Are waves better in new jersey or florids?

Question

Which state gets better waves all around for surfing

Answer 1

Everyone will tell you their local waves suck. I surf both places regular. If you don't mind cold water, I think NJ is more consistent all year around. This is because the coastline will take swells and wind from any direction. There are also some big points that can handle big surf without closing out. The south near Cape May breaks even on bad days, as you go north there are reefs that break like Hawaii with reforms on the inside giving real long rides, and then you have the sand bars still farther north that are fun at any tide and swell. If you go to the very north of the state there are some big waves spots with very long rides available.



The waves in Florida offer a lot of beach breaks with some inlets that take on the bigger waves. Unless there is a Hurricane or big storm, you haven't got much in the summer, particularly in the south. Maybe Ft Pierce Inlet is the first place with a good wave, but it's crowded when the waves are decent. Going north, there is the Cocoa Beach area, decent waves but it does close out when it gets bigger, plus the rip gets bad sometimes. Sebastian Inlet has some great waves. I've surfed picnic tables of great chest high day, and every now and then north of the Cocoa Beach Pier gets real good. Going farther north there are still mostly beach break sandbars that can handle decent size if the swell is right. Jacksonville sometimes gets some nice waves but not necessarily long rides.



Overall, the best state for breaks that can provide longer, larger, decent waves is New Jersey.

Answer 2

I've never been to NJ but I have a friend that lives there and says it's not so good , I would have to go with Florida on that one, You have the west and east coast of Florida

Answer 3

Probably Flordia but from the stories i hear the ocean is terrifying down there.