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When it works the spot prefers southeasterly groundswells with a light-to-moderate westerly offshore.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Sands
A fickle New Jersey beach break near Sea Bright that can throw quick, punchy peaks over shifting sandbars and hides rock hazards at low tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sands in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew Jersey, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind NE 3 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.4 ftrising
- Low0.1 ft
- High3.5 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High3.7 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Watch for hidden rocks and shifting sandbars that make the peak move along the bank and raise consequence at low water.
Access is simple but crowds concentrate on cleaner days.
Mid to high tide windows typically lengthen the peaks and reduce exposed reef/rock hazards.
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