While surfing isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Atlantic City, it should be. It arguably has the biggest waves in South Jersey and has been known locally as a great surfing spot for decades.
There are three surfing beaches in Atlantic City: Crystal Beach at New Hampshire Avenue, the Delaware Avenue Beach, and the Downtown Beach at Raleigh Avenue. While lifeguards are present at swimming beaches, no such luck at these surfing beaches, so take precautions, and never surf alone.
Hey, and if you haven't surfed before, surfing lessons are a great idea, available at the Atlantic City Surf Club. For more information, click here.
Beach Information
- Beach Fees:
- None
- Beach Season:
- Open from Memorial Day weekend through Sept. 30.
- Restrooms and Showers:
- Restrooms are located along the Boardwalk at Bartram Avenue, at Albany, Chelsea, New York, New Hampshire and Caspian avenues, at Kennedy Plaza at Mississippi Avenue, and at the Garden Pier at New Jersey Avenue.
- Showers are located at Lifeguard District Stations and at Bartram, Albany, Chelsea, Texas, Mississippi, Michigan, Kentucky, South Carolina, States, New Hampshire and Caspian avenues, and at Casino Beaches. City changing booths are located at Albany and South Carolina Avenues.
- Parking:
- Side street meter parking is available for 25 cents per hour outside of casino areas. Private lots charge $5 to $10 per hour.
- Lifeguards:
- Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 6pm from Memorial Day through Sept. 30.
- Access for Visitors with Disabilities:
- Ramps are located at Bartram, Annapolis, Albany, Providence, Chelsea, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Hampshire avenues, and between Missouri and Columbia avenues.
- Restrooms that are ADA compliant are available at Caspian Avenue. Beach wheelchairs are available for free on a first come-first served basis. Visitors can arrange to obtain them by calling (609) 347-5312.
- Food:
- Grilling is allowed on Atlantic City beaches only on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Charcoal grilling is the only type permitted. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
- Additional Info:
- Surfing is permitted at Crystal Beach at New Hampshire Avenue, the Delaware Avenue Beach and the Downtown Beach at Raleigh Avenue. Kayaking and windsurfing is permitted at Jackson Avenue. Boogie boarding with leashes is permitted at all beaches, ocean conditions permitting. Ball playing and animals are prohibited.
- Contact:
- For more information, call 609-347-5312
