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Photo: Island Beach State Park
Central Jersey
Ortley Beach
6.3
/10
Good Conditions
Good conditions for surf fishing. Focus on top-rated species.
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Classic Jersey Shore beach with jetties and family atmosphere
BeachJetties
Parking
Street parking
Easy Access
Beach access
Permit: Beach badge required in summer
Current Conditions
Wind
11 mph
SSW
Tide
falling
12.2h to high
Water
65.2°F
Active
Pressure
30"
steady
Surf Conditions
Current Surf
moderate3.3 ft
Height
5 sec
Period
ESE
Direction
Active surf - good bait movement, stripers and blues feeding
Data: Interpolated (3 stations)
Wave Forecast
Today3ft SE
Tomorrow3.6ft ENE
TrendBuilding
Best Fishing DayFriday
Current Flow
Current Status
Outgoing1.2
Knots
90°
Direction
Moderate outgoing current
Data: Barnegat Inlet
Fishing Conditions
good
Current slowing, slack in 0.0 hours
Prepare for prime fishing as current slows
Species Forecast
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Bluefish
Best opportunity today
7.2
Good
Recommended Tackle
PE 1.5-2.0M
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Striped Bass
6.4Good
PE 1.5-2.0M-MH
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Fluke
5.4Fair
PE 0.8-1.0ML-M
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Blackfish
4.2Fair
PE 2.0-3.0MH-H
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Weakfish
4.5Fair
PE 0.8-1.0ML
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Kingfish
4.3Fair
PE 0.6-0.8L-ML
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Best Target Species
Striped BassBluefishKingfish
Tide Schedule
HHigh Tide
4:02 AM
4.1 ft
LLow Tide
9:41 AM
1.3 ft
HHigh Tide
4:17 PM
4.8 ft
LLow Tide
10:38 PM
1.2 ft
HHigh Tide
4:56 AM
3.9 ft
LLow Tide
10:25 AM
1.5 ft
Location
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39.9412, -74.0698
Parking Coordinates
39.9415, -74.0705