Naval Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Delaware)
| Name: | Naval Jetties |
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| Type: | beach/Groyne |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: W |
Naval Jetties in Delaware is an exposed beach/Groyne break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. Prevailing right breaking waves at the beach break. Best around low tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of tree stumps.
Overall Naval Jetties Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Naval Jetties surf quality by season and Naval Jetties surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Naval Jetties |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Naval Jetties:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Cove Delaware | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Rehoboth Main | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Dewey Beach | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tower Road | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Indian River (Northside) | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Naval Jetties: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Delaware Bay Buoy | 30 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brant Beach Buoy | 74 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Patapsco Buoy | 75 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Potomac Buoy | 86 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 106 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Naval Jetties: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Henlopen, Delaware Bay, Delaware | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Lewes, Fort Miles, Delaware | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Breakwater Harbor, Delaware | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Breakwater Harbor, Delaware (2) (expired 1983-12-31 | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Rehoboth Beach, Delaware | 4 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Naval Jetties: |
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| Closest ski area | Spring Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 107 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Blue Marsh (United States) | 121 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bear Creek Ski Area (United States) | 122 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Roundtop (United States) | 134 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 140 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Naval Jetties: |
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| Closest city location | Lewes (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rehoboth Beach (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Long Neck (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Milton (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | West Cape May (United States) | 13 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Naval Jetties is Cape May Co (Wildwood) Airport (WWD) in USA, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Naval Jetties is Dover Afb Airport (DOV), also in USA, 51 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Rgnl Airport (SBY) in USA, 62 km (39 miles) away.
- Millville Muni Airport (MIV) in USA is 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Naval Jetties and is 87 km (54 miles) away.
