Now I must admit, it has been a while since I surfed in Delaware, but it just seems that there are no spots left that work on a 2-3 foot day. The sand is so messed-up with pumping, that shorebreak is everywhere. I just searched for two days to find a secret spot, only to be very disappointed everywhere I went- from south Bethany to naval jetties. I'm not doubting the existence of ridable spots, but I couldn't find a thing. Major dissappoitment!!
youre looking for a secret spot in delaware?????????? youre 20 years late bud. sand moves all the time and when its better than 2ft and 6sec you can surf some spots but i agree with the admin, just keep moving along i think o c will welcome you with open arms. or go to new jerkey where they think laying out mud monkeys in the water is cool.
I'm heading to Delaware for the first time in years and would appreciate some input on where to go within 30 min from Bethany. How bad is indian river?
They think laying out mud monkeys in the water is cool. That is funny!!! Last decent swell at the inlet, was like Times Square on New Year's Eve! I shot up to Towers, not as crowed but it was dumping pretty hard. 30 minutes of Bethany, you could check OC or DE, or both within that amount of time. Good luck
I had never been to IRI before because of it's reputation for crowds, so decided to check it out several weeks ago on a dawn patrol. Forecast called for thigh-waist. There was definitely a little bump in the water, however, the problem was the wave never actually broke -- it just surged onto the shore.
like any spot, it pays to be dialed in to which swells work and with what tides. Short period swells at high tide aren't gonna be so good there.
yeah, definitely. It was actually low tide when I went. I'm sure a longer period could have helped though.
It doesnt matter...its just not breaking at all under chest high, short period, long period whatever. There are just no sand bars.
Thanks for the responses. Jersey it is. It's a sin what they have done to IRI. They have ruined that spot. Although it was near high tide when I was there, the wave actually reflects off the banks and bounces back - kinda like a wave in a bowl. Even further north where you could surf, it's all gone. Spots that beach replenishment has killed within the last five years: Naval jetties North shores Gordons pond Dewey Keyhole 3rs Iri north and south Bethany Thanks for using our tax money to destroy the little break we have!!!
yeah, it's bad...I laugh when i ride over the bridge and see 30 guys out there on top of each other and there's a little pulse breaking on the beach...sh*t, it'll be back, just need some storms...That Saturday after Ernesto passed were some of the biggest, cleanest lines I have ever seen. No trough, no surf. Stay Thirsty
No stoke in Delaware its either dawn patrol in OC or Assateague; maybe you have the answer to this one, I have these special fishing sunglasses that filters the light to see structure under water. I've noticed what does appear to be a sand bar (color change from green to brown) that zig zags along the shoreline about 30/40 yards out @ several spots so maybe there is a "bar" just maybe not enough swell to work over it ????????
