Lbi 82st Surf Guide

Lbi 82st in New Jersey is an exposed sandbar break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Beware of - Rips / undertow - Localism.

Lbi 82st Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Sandbar3fairly consistent
11.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Lbi 82st:

The best conditions reported for surf at Lbi 82st occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Lbi 82st (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Lbi 82st with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 35% of the time in July while 58% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 7% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
35%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
58%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
7%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Lbi 82st Location Map

Interactive Lbi 82st surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Lbi 82st is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in USA, 36 km (22 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Lbi 82st is Lakehurst Naes Airport (NEL), also in USA, 49 km (30 miles) away.

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Lbi 82st Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 16:37 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.6
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1.7
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1.7
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1.7
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Period (s) 7 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
40
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40
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Swell History at Lbi 82st

Surf stats for Lbi 82st, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Lbi 82st

Wind stats for Lbi 82st, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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