26th to 30th Street Pier

📍 Local Knowledge

26th to 30th Street Pier in New Jersey is an exposed beach break offering consistent surf thanks to its sandbar formations and pier influence. Offshore west winds clean up incoming east and southeast swells, creating peaky lefts and rights along the multiple breaks near the structure. The spot works across tide stages, though mid tide often brings the best mix of shape and push. It draws steady local crowds, especially during summer, but early mornings and off-season months provide more breathing room in the lineup. Surfers should be mindful of rip currents, shifting sandbars, and the pier itself when paddling out. The most consistent clean waves usually occur in September.