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Surf City

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Surf City

Surf City sits on the route: 10 minutes from Beach Haven West, 58km from Six Flags Great Adventure.

Surf City is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 1,204, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Surf City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Surf City to your route.

About Surf City

Surf City is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,243, an increase of 38 (+3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,205, which in turn had reflected a decline of 237 (−16.4%) from the 1,442

Read more counted in the 2000 census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island. What is now Surf City was originally formed as Long Beach City borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 19, 1894, from portions of Stafford Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was renamed Surf City by a resolution of the Borough Council as of May 26, 1899. The name was changed to avoid confusion with other places on the island and along the Jersey Shore.

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Where is Surf City located?

Surf City is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.6621 latitude, -74.1651 longitude.

What is the population of Surf City?

Surf City has a population of approximately 1,204 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,204
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.6621, -74.1651

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Surf City

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Six Flags Great Adventure

New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Surf City.

Ship Bottom

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 1,135

Beach Haven West

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 3,896

Manahawkin

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 2,303

Barnegat

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,817

North Beach Haven

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,235

Beach Haven

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 1,172

Ocean Acres

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 16,142

Waretown

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 1,569

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