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From: George B.
Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: Beach Access Letter Date: 21 Feb 1996

Second half: So what’s the problem. Mr. Mayor? Could it be that Dover Township just doesn’t like surfers? Well, that’s discrimination and that’s against the law.

We know that the Surfrider Foundation is willing to fight for our right to use the beach. We know that Surfrider is a 25,000 member, national organization. We know that you’d like to be known for your common sense. So why not sit down with Surfrider and work out an agreement which protects everyone and removes illegal and discriminatory fees.

When it comes time for Dover Twp. to get federal money for beach replenishment, will that money come from all of us, including surfers? Of course it will. That’s why it is so important to keep the beaches open to everyone and on an equal basis.

We all need to protect the beaches and we all have a right to use the beaches. Forget the fee. Let’s worry more about how to protect our beaches so that everyone can enjoy them.

From: RWJ
Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: NJ Beach Access Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996

One of the towns in NJ which has several ocean beaches  has proposed requiring surfers to pay a $10 fee to surf and > require them to pass a swimming test.

When did this come about? I am from Lavallette and some times surf in Ortley Beach; I have not heard anything about this and oppose it strongly. It is bad enough that we have to pay a fee to get on our beaches; of course this is something that is easily avoided since there are no badge checkers in the water.

How do they plan on enforcing this law? During the day(while life-gaurds(hahahaha) are on (10-6) duty) surfing is restricted to an area but after hours it is not. Do they plan on regulating surfing ALL the time? Please send me more info.

Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: new jersey
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997

If you’ve never been to NJ in the summer, let me give you some quick facts: 1) Almost every beach in NJ will charge you to use it – I know, It sucks.
2) Many of the NJ beaches restrict or ban surfing during daytime hours, 9 or 10 am until 5 or 6 pm.

These two facts make summer surfing NJ crowded to say the least. There are a few exceptions though, and depending on the conditions you may be able to get a decent wave to yourself.

Wildwoods (Exit 4, GSP): Large shelf shelters swells, hard to get any size. I surfed perfect headhigh barrels one march here, then drove to Seaside for well overhead conditions. The beach is always free, but you can’t surf during lifeguard hours unless you go to the far south beachs in the crest, walk (or ride a bike on the hard sand) .5 mile down to the jetty and the swell usu. shows a little larger. Atlantic City(Exit 38, GSP): Good Exposure to swells, usu. bigger here than any point south when there’s any swell – I’m not sure of current restrictions but I remember surfing in front of the Taj Mahal many a day during the summer in moderate crowds (~20 guys).

Long Beach Island(Exit 63, GSP): They require beach badges, but don’t check at most towns at the entrance, Ergo you cn usually get in the water and stay in it without getting kicked off. Not all towns allow surfing though.

Seaside Park (Exit 82, GSP): Classic spot at Casino Pier, but very crowded in good conditions and the last time I checked, you have to pay.

Manasquan (Exit 98, GSP) Classic break at the jetty, always crowded, lot o’ localism and costs to get on the beach, shelters the afternoon seabreezes well though.

Long Branch (Exit 105, GSP) Seven presidents park and beaches north have good spots, moderate crowd and you have to pay. Your best bet is to surf after 5pm or esp. before 10am, lots o’ summer groms sleep late, and you can dawn patrol just about any beach with light crowds and no fee. I hope this helps, and Good Luck – Mike G.

From: markm
Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: Best surf in New Jersey
Date: 09 Feb 1997

I am a 14 years old and I have been surfing for one year. Can  anyone tell me where are the best waves in New Jersey. E-mail your  responses. Thanks!

Yo Kurtz, I’ve been surfing in New Jersey for 10 years and the best waves are 101st st. and 12th st. in stone harbor and avalon.

Another great spot is states ave in A.C.  All these spots break on swells ranging from NE to SE, but STATES probably breaks the cleanest, while 101st st breaks the biggest.

I’ve ridden 101st at 12ft from the back in hurricane season, and during the Halloween Hell ride a couple of years ago.

From: JG
Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: East Coast Dreaming
Date: 5 Sep 1995

If you hit it right the surf at Manasquan can be great. There is a rock jetty on the north side of the inlet that can be a great right. If we are lucky, hurricane Luis will skirt the coast and give us some good surf for a few days.

Felix gave us 6ft+ surf for almost a week. Like all surf conditions varied tremendously with the wind and the tide. The shop to call is the Inlet Outlet in Manasquan (908) 223-5842 or 223-1252 for a surf report. I don’t know of any good hotels near the beach off hand, but maybe the shop can tell you. Good luck and pray for surf. JonGold1

Newsgroups: alt.surfing
Subject: Re: NJ

: I spent all summer surfing the Margate Pier. Has anyone been down there recently, I’ve heard that its been around 3-6?!

I surfed ventnor pier last week at around 4-5′, easily, and caught some head high waves a couple weeks before that. check out www.HeritageSurf.com they do a daily morning surf report for margate pier