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BIGGEST NEW JERSEY SURF IN 30 YEARS

BIGGEST NEW JERSEY SURF IN 30 YEARS

Monday, December 18th, 2023 was the biggest surf New Jersey’s seen in over 30 years.

Surfing New Jersey in the middle of the winter is a challenge given the freezing temperatures, stiff offshore winds, rip currents, thick wetsuits, and steep drop ins. Add the biggest swell in history and it becomes a true challenge only a handful of surfers are down to attempt.

According to Surfline, the Delaware Bay buoy recorded a staggering 6.3 meters at 15 seconds on Monday morning, solidifying its place in East Coast surfing history.

Enjoy the highlights from this El Niño-influenced swell as surfers pushed the limits in a classic big wave surfing fashion.

Thank you to Mikey Katz for filming! Follow Mikey on Instagram here: https://geni.us/MikeyKatzSurfingIG

Thank you to Eric Warner for letting us feature his epic photo as the thumbnail. Follow Eric on Instagram here: https://geni.us/EricWarnerIG

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Comments

@goosebath says:

How about say where in New Jersey for Christ sakes

@ryanzimmerman3020 says:

Ballls NJ baby!!

@lapaulyfresh8223 says:

From NJ live in LA and love all surf videos!!!!

@surfkraken8182 says:

So good. Love seeing how deep some of these guys are taking off.

@timdale4047 says:

Imagine trying to paddle in all that shit they have to wear into waves like that.

@Surfmus says:

I surfed it bigger than the video 20 years ago at Manasquan.

@wendymorgan6651 says:

Perfect day for my moonraker

@user-bl8ck5bs2m says:

Jersey can't handle a big swell like this. 90% closeouts

@sunsensational says:

Wrong day. The day before was twice as big.

@bwhit716 says:

A smaller version of, but as hollow as….Puerto Escondido. And that’s a compliment NJ🏄

@jimijam48 says:

… Well done, some nice sections made. Documents the sad fact that even when it's really good in Jersey, it's a (mostly losing) battle to actually make a heavy section and/or exit an epic-barrel. Props' to everyone who tried though; made all the more difficult with excess Neoprene, cold biting winds, and heavy currents. Jersey kind of forces you to either shoulder-hop, pick-off the smaller "in-between" waves, or commit to getting seriously hammered (as #3 did at the 0:36 mark) – 600.00+ $$ over-the knee, Ouchh !! – A "SoCal" Surfer surely knows what i'm Sayin'

@796andy2 says:

best waves of my life were post storm Havey Ceders nj … overhead tubes and 3 guys out

@nettwench says:

Looks like big Hatteras.

@jadonpaulgriffith says:

Yeah Max Beach!!!!

@bradleyconners5817 says:

Woooo whooooo. Great job on line of sight.video and waves… mind blowing….

@bonefishboards says:

This is the second day when it was smaller. Missed Monday afternoon.

@obsidian66 says:

There is one shot that gives it away, but I ain’t saying. It gives an approximation how far away from the landmark.
The whole coast was looking like this for the most part.
Former NJ surfer,
26 years San Diego.
Love seeing my old stomping grounds from the 80’s and 90’s

@jeffg4686 says:

really nice barrels made out there. some beasts… was this jenks?

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