Surf spot

Phillips Pump House

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Country: USA, North East, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40.2540, -73.9891

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE
Wave period (s)	5	5	4.2	5.6	4.3	6.4	5.1	5	5	5.3	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.9	4	4.1	4	5.3	5.8	4.3	4.8	5.2	8	4.9	4.3	3.9	3.8	3.8	4.2	4.6	3.8	3.3	4.4	4.5	4.8	5	5	4.7	5	5.4	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.4	4.6	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	9	8	3	4	3	4	5	6	6	6	8	7	9	8	11	10	9	7	11	12	4	6	5	11	6	3	8	9	8	8	10	5	4	8	8	11	13	14	9	12	16	15	15	15	16	14	10	10	11	11	10	8	8	7	5	8
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	5.8	2.5	11.1	18.7	17.9	15.6	14.5	14.3	12.3	12.3	10.9	9	4.3	10.7	8.4	11.6	20.2	18.1	21.5	16.9	15.2	19.3	18.7	19.2	18.2	16.5	17.4	16.3	14.5	9.6	12.6	6.2	5.9	6.9	11.6	11.6	13.3	10.5	8	5.9	4.9	3.9	7.8	16.4	19.8	16.4	13.2	12.9	12.2	13.2	14.4	17.7	9.2	8.9	15.9
Wind direction	WNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SWCross-off	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWGlassy	SSECross	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	NCross	NCross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SCross	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NCross

Phillips Pump House is a surf spot in North East New Jersey known for being a powerful, fickle, and somewhat localized break along the Jersey coast. It’s not usually a beginner-friendly wave, but when the right swell lines up it can offer solid, punchy surf with a more serious feel than many open beachbreaks in the region.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak / sandbar-driven setup influenced by local structure near the pump house area.
Best conditions: Usually works best with a clean swell and favorable wind, often with some ability to shape waves around the sandbars.
Wave character: Can be fast, hollow, and steep at times, especially on larger swells or during colder months.
Consistency: Hit or miss—it can be quiet for stretches, then suddenly turn on with the right tide and sand placement.

Crowd and vibe

Often a local-dominated spot, especially when it’s good.
Surfers visiting for the first time may find it less forgiving in terms of takeoff zones, currents, and local etiquette.
Expect a serious crowd on good days because quality waves are relatively limited in the area.

Conditions to watch

Tide: Tide can matter a lot; too much or too little water may make it less surfable.
Swell direction/size: Needs the right angle and enough energy to show quality.
Wind: Light offshore or calm winds are generally best; onshore wind can quickly reduce quality.
Winter storms: Like much of New Jersey, it can come alive during fall and winter nor’easters.

Hazards

Strong currents
Crowded lineups
Cold water much of the year
Potentially shallow sections depending on sandbar changes

Overall

Phillips Pump House is best thought of as a condition-dependent North Jersey surf spot that can produce fun to powerful waves when the sand and swell cooperate. It’s a place that rewards patience, local knowledge, and timing.