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Jetty Rock Oysters
The Jetty Rock Oyster Party Pack is now available for direct shipping from our friends at Barnegat Oyster Collective!   Read More...

The Unforgettable Birthday
There were quite a few requirements I had for this trip. We spent a good year going around and around about where to go for my birthday. I wasn’t budging on three main things; warm water, consistent waves, and somewhere I have never been. Read More...

Multiple winners in Pat H. surfboard raffle...
Over the past two months Farias Surf & Sport has collected donations for the 5'9" Lost Driver 2.0 that our buddy Pat Harrington had ordered before he passed Read More...

4th Annual Shellabration
Our Jetty Rock Foundation is proud to host the 4th Annual Shellabration! Read More...

16th Annual Clam Jam wrap-up
Last Saturday, Royce Weber & Conor Willem surfed powerfully through 6 heats and eventually defeated Jon Coen & Pete Machotka. Read More...

16th Annual Clam Jam is ON for 9/10/22!
Our 16th Annual Clam Jam will go down tomorrow on Day #1 of the waiting period! Read More...

16th Annual Clam Jam Registration now open!
The Clam Jam sneaks up on us every year and now our 16th Annual could be just over one month away! Read More...

Coquina Jam makes for an epic Sunday!
In its 14th installment, our Coquina Jam was a Sunday full of fundraising, fantastic female surfing and smiling faces!   Read More...

14th Annual Coquina Jam Registration & Sponsorship
Now that we're wrapping up HopSauce fundraising financials, it's time to move on to our next big charitable event: the 14th Annual Jetty Coquina Jam! Read More...

2022 Red Bull Foam Wreckers
We're teaming up again this year with Catch Surf & Red Bull to bring you the 2022 Red Bull Foam Wreckers event, the anti-surf contest where only softboards are allowed! Read More...

Jetty x The Qualified Captain
Ahoy! We are stoked to collaborate with The Qualified Captain, a fellow east coast company, to create this limited edition collection of apparel just in time for summer. Read More...

Earth Day & Everyday
On Earth Day we teamed up with the Surfrider Foundation South Jersey Chapter to clean up a section of beach on Long Beach Island, NJ. Read More...

Mike Melega: A Vintage Addition
We would like to officially welcome Mike Melega to our team! Read More...

Spreading Oyster Love
A year ago Katie Ferrell of the James River Association reached out to learn more about how we were cleaning our coastal waters.   Read More...

HB Oil Spill
On Saturday, October 2, 2021 hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean due to a pipeline leak at an offshore oil rig.   Read More...

A Couple Runners Up @ Belmar PRO
Hurricane Larry produced great conditions for the Belmar PRO this year! Read More...

Weber & Machotka hoist the Clam!
The waves weren't perfect on Saturday, September 18th, but there sure were plenty of them, and the best surfers rose to the occasion at the 15th Annual Clam Jam!   Read More...

We're Jammin'...Clam Jam on for 9/18!
We're Jammin'...the 15th Annual Clam Jam will be held on Saturday, September 18th! Read More...

Clam Jam POSTPONED for 9/11 & 9/12
The 15th Annual Jetty Clam Jam will NOT run on September 11th or 12th. Read More...

2021 Clam Jam Bracket
On Friday, September 3rd we selected the 15th Annual Clam Jam teams at random...and now...we wait!   Read More...

Land

Craft & Calling: A Celebration of NJ Surf Culture
Our next Craft & Calling event will focus on the celebration of New Jersey surf culture!   Read More...

Earth Day Cleanup
Earth Day is on April 22nd, but we need to get out there every day to make a difference!   Read More...

8th Annual HopSauce Festival on June 17th!
Our 8th Annual HopSauce Festival is all set for June 17, 2023! Read More...

Spring/Summer '23 Line Launch Event
The weather is warming up and our Flagship Store has been completely turned over to feature our entire Spring / Summer 2023 line!   Read More...

Buy Online, Pickup In-store
Our full Spring/Summer '23 line is now available on the web and in our Flagship Store, and one of our favorite services is back - Buy Online, Pickup In-Store! Read More...

Craft & Calling: A Celebration of NJ Surf Culture
We're excited to announce our next Craft & Calling event, A Celebration of New Jersey Surf Culture!  Read More...

Stay Lucky Limited Edition Drop!
Check out our limited edition Stay Lucky tee and grab one in time for St. Paddy's Day while supplies last. Read More...

Arctic Outreach donors brave the cold
Last weekend we hosted our 8th Annual Arctic Outreach with partners the Tide Table Group, Reynolds Garden Shop, Reynolds Landscaping, Rustic Drift and Sister Sisters and Family Read More...

LBI Reggaefest
This year the 2nd Annual LBI Reggaefest moves to Joe Pop's in Ship Bottom, NJ and we're not missing out on the good vibes!   Read More...

Flagship Store Manager
We're looking for a candidate to lead our retail team at our Flagship Store in Manahawkin, NJ!   Read More...

8th Annual Arctic Outreach slated for 2/25/23!
Our 8th Annual Arctic Outreach is scheduled for February 25, 2023! Read More...

Jetty x Evermore Coffee Roasters
Introducing the Jetty Dawn Patrol coffee blend! Read More...

Holiday Village
Starting on December 4th we're featuring three consecutive weekends of Community & Holiday Spirit at our Flagship Store!  Read More...

#JRF #GivingTuesday
It's no secret that we do nearly all of our charitable work through our own nonprofit, the Jetty Rock Foundation.   Read More...

2022 Black Friday Details!
We're off and running in the race to close out a great 2022 with Black Friday deals starting today!   Read More...

Jetty Rock Foundation 2023 Event Schedule
We capped off this year with a few great fundraisers and now it's time to mark those calendars for 2023! Read More...

Hurricane Ian Relief Drive
With financial donations and commitments already in place, we are also executing an essentials drive for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida. Read More...

Let It Grow this Movember!
Our friends at David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation are doing a great job keeping the fundraising going for NJ families battling a Cancer diagnosis.   Read More...

Pat Harrington Board Raffle
We're proud to partner with Farias Surf & Sport and the Harrington family to raffle off the 5'9" Lost Driver 2.0 that Pat had ordered before he passed.   Read More...

Sandy 10-Year garments to support Fiona & Ian victims
When we dropped the new Sandy Anniversary garments nearly a month ago we didn't know that two major hurricanes would hit so close to home. Read More...

Buzz

"Dirt Diamond" by Generationals
Today we're featuring the New Orleans duo Generationals! Read More...

Meet the Crew: Andy Carreno

Meet Andy (nickname: Ando), our Director of Human Resources. When he's not busy leading the team, Ando can be found catching waves, spending quality time with family, or cheering on his favorite baseball team — the New York Yankees. He brings a creative, positive and "always keep you guessing" attitude to the Jetty team. Whether his smile is happy or devious, he'll always put a smile on your face. Fun fact about Andy, he has surfed for 944 consecutive days! Check out his journey on Instagram @ando.carreno.

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"Again" by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers were one of the bands that we were considering for HopSauce 2023.   Read More...

"Boy" by The Frights
The Frights are gearing up for the release of their 5th studio album entitled Gallows Humour.   Read More...

Meet The Crew: Max Doyle
Meet Max, our Wholesale Operations and Shipping Manager. With his determination and adventurous spirit, Max is always up for a challenge and never shies away from trying something new.  Read More...

"Days Move Slow" by Bully
Alicia Bognanno wrote Days Move Slow after losing her dog, Mezzi.   Read More...

"Positive Charge" by The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem are back together and heading out on tour this month!  Read More...

Meet the Crew: Kyle Gronostajski
Meet Kyle G! Kyle joined the Jetty Rock Foundation last year with a vision for furthering JRF’s environmental impact. Kyle leads JRF's Environmental Programming and Outreach, which includes projects such as oyster shell recycling, oyster reef restoration, educational field trips, and collaborating with other non-profits. Read More...

"Cannonball" by Michigander
We had to be patient with Michigander, the band that emerged from singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jason Singer Read More...

Meet the Crew: Erik Schilling
Meet Erik also known as the Ink Wizard! He's one of our day 1 employees who works in the production room at Jetty Ink.  Read More...

"Find It" by Bass Drum of Death
Bass Drum of Death's fifth album, Say I Won't, is produced by Patrick Carney (The Black Keys). Read More...

Meet the Crew: Brittany
Let us tell you about Brittany - she’s a retail rockstar! She started back in August 2022 as a store associate and quickly rose to become the Flagship Operations Lead.  Read More...

"Better" by Vista Kicks, DRT & Hail Maries
Vista Kicks has officially disbanded and played their last show, but they've left us with a brand new collaborative effort called All Hail Vista Maries.   Read More...

Meet the Crew: April Idle
If you've ever visited Jetty's Flagship Store, chances are you've met April Idle. Her infectious energy and positive attitude have made her a favorite among customers and coworkers alike. Read More...

"DANCE NOW" by Joey Valence and Brae
Joey Valence and Brae (JVB) stick to the basics: solid beats and punchy flows.   Read More...

Meet the Crew: Tom Wilhelm
Meet Tom Wilhelm. As the Director of Operations for Direct To Consumer, Tom manages the flow of apparel through the Jetty Flagship Store, Online, and our Jetty Events. Read More...

"Supernatural" by Barns Courtney
Barns Courtney has a damn interesting story that ranges from writing songs as early as age 6 to sleeping on couches and in cars.   Read More...

Meet the Crew: Amy Delpriora
Meet our Accountant Manager, Amy! Amy has been working with Jetty for over a year now. When she’s not working you can find her at the gym or driving her kids around. A fun fact is that Amy teaches chemistry at Brookdale Community College.  Read More...

"Long Live The Strange" by Gaz Coombes
If you were vibing in the 90's, then you probably know about the English rock band Supergrass.   Read More...

Meet The Crew: Troy Taylor
Meet Troy Taylor, Ink Production Manager at the Jetty Ink division of Jetty. Troy has been with us when there were only a handful of employees, maybe 10. Troy has worked his way up from working as a Jetty Ink Assistant to now managing the whole production floor as Ink Production Manager.  Read More...