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This is the most important photo that really got me recognized and still is a lot of people's favorite shot of New Jersey. It's the best picture I've ever taken in regards to surfer's position on the paddle and the perfect form of the wave. I took this not long after we were able to move back onto the island after Hurricane Sandy hit. This was taken in Midway Beach, NJ. Photo: Ben Currie
With a highly active coastline come hurricane season, New Jersey is one of the brightest strips of east coast surf. Especially this winter when swells wouldn’t quit, temperatures refused to rise and snow dumped the entire northeast region of the country. New Jersey surfers, at least the diehards, celebrated as their stoke was satiated all season long. Myriad beaches mean no shortage of options to choose the site of your morning barrel.
That said, the state does get a bad rap. Given its plentiful and quality of surf, it’s not exactly fair. Called “The Armpit of America” by some, it’s actually not all bad. In fact, it has numerous bright spots. Here are 25 reasons why New Jersey is underrated.