Sea Girt is a sand-bottomed beach and jetty break that peels both left and right along the shore. A line of jetties north of Army Camp controls the sand flow, and the setup comes alive where the coast bends gently outward. Because each bank is shaped by the year's sandbar conditions, every jetty breaks a little differently from one season to the next.
When It Works
The spot draws swell from east-northeast through south-southeast, with an east through southeast swell lighting up the jetties best. It's usable from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, holding size from waist high up to well overhead. Autumn and winter are the seasons to watch, roughly September through March, when the key banks can get pretty good. Expect some variability, since the quality leans on how the current sandbars have set up.
Wind and Tide
Look for west offshore wind, with a workable wind window running from southwest to northwest. It breaks on low and mid tide, and a rising tide is generally the better call.
Local Tips
There's room for most equipment here, from shortboards and fish to funboards, longboards, and bodyboards. The waves suit intermediate and expert surfers, and the lineup has a neutral, even-keeled feel. Expect a moderately busy lineup that can pick up on the better days.
Access
Getting in is easy, though beach badges are required through the summer months. Keep an eye out for a shallow bottom, rip currents, and the groins themselves. The water is generally clean.
