Longboard-friendly waves in Ocean City

Ocean City, New Jersey

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Ocean City delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 3 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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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 Ocean City

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

1st Street Jetty
jetty
intermediate

The 1st Street Jetty at the north end of Ocean City produces consistent rights off the rock structure.

Wave character

Consistent rights peel off the jetty structure. Lefts are shorter but hollow on bigger swells.

Best conditions

Low to mid incoming tide, NW wind, 3-5 ft E swell.

7th Street Beach
beach
intermediate

7th Street Beach is Ocean City's most iconic surf spot, home to surfing since 1967.

Wave character

One of NJ's most consistent breaks. Beach break lefts and rights over sand.

Best conditions

Mid tide, NW wind, 3-6 ft E to SE swell.

Waverly Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate

Waverly Beach is the quietest of Ocean City's three designated surfing beaches, offering all-skill-level waves.

Wave character

Mellow beach break with lefts and rights. Beginner-friendly on smaller days.

Best conditions

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

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Ocean City

Great longboard spots in Ocean City include Waverly 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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