What size does 14th Street North work best at?

3–8 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf 14th Street North?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

What are the main hazards?

Submerged pilings.. Reef booties are common at reef breaks; check tide and crowd conditions before paddling out.

What type of wave is 14th Street North?

14th Street North is a a-frame breaking wave over beach. Playful beach break peaks with lined-up lefts on NE swell.

South New Jersey, New Jersey, United States

14th Street North

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Verified May 2026

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A-frame · BeachBeginner → Advanced3–8 ftJan – Dec

A former fishing pier site on Brigantine's north end, 14th Street North now goes by "the Seawall" and delivers lined-up lefts on shoulder- to head-high NE swell, plus fun rights and lefts on smaller days. NW winds groom the lineup cleanly, and mid-to-high tide generally shapes the sandbars best. The break suits the full range from beginners to experienced surfers, with mellow crowd pressure even through summer, though a beach tag is required during peak season. Bottom: sand. Season: September through March. Consistency: moderate, swell-dependent. Watch out for submerged pilings left over from the old pier structure. Those remnants are the main hazard and deserve genuine respect, especially on bigger swells when visibility into the water drops.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Beginner → Advanced

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Best months

Jan – Dec

Character

Playful beach break peaks with lined-up lefts on NE swell.

Conditions

When it works

Hazards

Submerged pilings.

Trip planning

Quick facts

Water temp

3° to 23°C

Wetsuit

5/4 + booties in winter, 3/2 in shoulder, boardies in summer

What to bring

Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for head-high NE swell
Fish or funboard for smaller playful days
Longboard works well on waist-to-chest-high days

Lineup

Easy-going

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Localism is minimal and the crowd is light to moderate most of the year. Summer brings more bodies in the water, but the vibe stays manageable. Dawn patrol during the shoulder season is the easiest path to a quiet lineup.

Access & Facilities

Access is straightforward outside summer. In peak season, beach tags are required and enforcement is consistent, so sort that out before paddling out. Submerged pilings from the demolished pier are the primary hazard. Give the lineup a good look from the beach before entering.

Nearby Alternatives

Brigantine has multiple beach break peaks up and down the island that pick up similar NE swell. When the Seawall is maxing out or the tide is wrong, check the sandbars to the north or south for a cleaner shape.

10-day swell, wind and tide