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Cape May

Southernmost Jersey Shore surf spot. Beach break that picks up south swells better than northern NJ beaches. Victorian architecture in town.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE, S

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (NW)

Season

fall

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

New Jersey

Region

Jersey Shore

Coordinates

38.9365, -74.9060

NOAA Buoy

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