About Mantoloking

Here, you'll find several beachbreak alternatives to the big-name, big-crowd locations to the north. Each is highly dependent upon the sandbar at any given time. Tony Giordano's Ocean Hut Surf Shop is the locals' choice. Mantoloking, with its beach badges, parking issues and unwelcome residents, make just getting to the water a chore.

Source: Mantoloking Surf Guide

Ability Level

All Abilities

Beg Int Adv

Beginner to advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

Welcoming Intimidating

Chill for most areas on most swells.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

Mellow Heavy

Plenty of room to find your own spot, even in Summer.

Spot Rating

Fun

Poor Perfect

Fun on the right day, and low-key.

Shoulder Burn

Light

Light Exhausting

Mellow most of the time.

Water Quality

Clean

Clean Dirty

Pretty clean overall.

Additional Information

Hazards

Shallow bottom, rip currents.

Access

Not that easy in the summer, otherwise usually wide open

Bring Your

Shortboard, fish, funboard, longboard, bodyboard

Seabed

Sand

Best Season

September through March

Swell Consistency and Wind Overview

Photos & Videos