Ocean City - 8th Street
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Best spot in Jersey.
Atmosphere:
I love it it's a fast powerful left you can go from the jetty to the pier if you're in the right spot. In the fall and hurricane season it can go off up to 10 feet and barreling. Bigger sets come through too.
Location
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Take the AC express way to Ocean City, follow the signs and go North towards 8th street.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
North St.
0.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Ocean City - 14th 15th St
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Ocean City - 7th Street
0.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |