ALLENHURST JETTY

DIRECTIONS: (Allenhurst, Monmouth County) Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 102. Head east on Asbury Ave. Turn left on Main St then right onto Cedar Ave. Take Cedar Ave to the end. Make a Left on Ocean Place. Park and enter through gate. Parking can be a little difficult and a short walk may be required.

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The Allenhurst Jetty, located just north of Asbury Park is one of the best beach diving locations in the area. Divers should be aware that along the offshore side of the jetty there is sometimes a strong surge. Depth at this site ranges from five to 20 feet. Visibility here is usually pretty good, but the best time to dive the jetty is during high tide. This jetty is known for the abundance of beautiful tropical fish that migrate north with the gulf stream during the summer months. According to Bill Schmoldt, a local diver and shipwreck historian, the best exit is on the inside of the "L" on the south side of the jetty. Bill also reports there may be some wreckage in or near the jetty because some brass artifacts have been located within the jetties rocks. Bill also tells us that divers can usually find a decent amount of lobsters on the jetty. Diver, Dan Lieb, reports good black fish and excellent night diving on the jetty.