Longboard-friendly waves in Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach, New Jersey

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Bradley Beach delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 2 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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3rd Avenue Beach

Beginner friendly

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

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13rd Avenue Beach
2.8 ft15 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Bradley Beach

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

3rd Avenue Beach
jetty
beginner-intermediate

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Wave character

Easy, peeling waves ideal for longboards. 100m rides on the right swell. Sandy bottom throughout.

Best conditions

Mid tide, W to NW wind, 2-4 ft S to SE swell.

Brinley Avenue
jetty
intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

Wave character

Handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out. The jetty breaks up swell energy into surfable waves.

Best conditions

Mid tide, W to NW wind, 4-8 ft E swell. Valuable when big E swell maxes out other spots.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Bradley Beach

Great longboard spots in Bradley Beach include 3rd Avenue Beach. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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