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Above: Conor Willem @ the 14th Annual Clam Jam by Jim Givas We're Jammin'...the 15th Annual Clam Jam will be held on Saturday, September 18th!  We're stoked for a full day of waves and a great day on the beach at 68th Street in Long Beach Township.  Due to the unseasonably early event, here are a few things to remember: No vehicles on the beach  No dogs on the beach Relaxed alternate side parking  We're also stoked to roll out the beta version of our new live scoring system!  Whether you are at the beach or following along from elsewhere, you... Read More...

The 15th Annual Jetty Clam Jam will NOT run on September 11th or 12th.  Year in and year out it is such a tough decision, especially when there is swell in the water, but Hurricane Larry just isn't producing the right ingredients for Long Beach Island.  The integrity of the Clam Jam has been upheld due to close-outs and South wind, so we will reconvene next week and see what is in store for September 18th & 19th!  We appreciate your patience and schedule juggling!   Read More...

On Friday, September 3rd we selected the 15th Annual Clam Jam teams at random...and now...we wait!  We have some bigtime hype this week as Hurricane Larry sends swell to the Jersey Shore, but will it extend into the weekend?  We'll be monitoring the forecast closely and we'll be sure to let everyone know if we are running the Jam this coming weekend.  Stay tuned! Read More...

Above: 2020 Clam Jam Champs Royce Weber & Chuck Labin by Jim Givas Who will hoist the coveted Clam Jam trophy this Fall?  You have to be in it to win it, so grab one of the few remaining spots by this Friday.  We're scribing the registered names onto clam shells and getting ready to separate them into two pools based on median age.  Join us this Friday night at 68th Street for LBT's Firepit Friday (7-9pm; Sneak Attack) to find out who your partner is, and to check out the initial bracket! Read More...

We're always excited to ramp up for our Clam Jam, this year will be the 15th Annual!  LBI Region surfers who have surfed in the past can register now.  New surfers must be vetted by having a surfer who has participated in the contest reach out to us.  We'll be selecting the teams on Friday, September 3rd @ 68th Street during Long Beach Township's Firepit Friday.  The window opens on September 11th and we will hold the contest on a SAT or SUN when the conditions permit.  There is one exception this year which is Chowderfest weekend (OCT 2 &... Read More...

Finally, we have some swell on a weekend, so our 14th Annual Clam Jam will run this Saturday, October 24th!  We may be dealing with some walled out waves, but the size and weather should make for an epic day at 68th Street in Brant Beach.  Surfers should report to the beach no later then 7am.  Food will be provided by the Tide Table Group and the K2 bar will be open.  Let's have a day for the LBI Region surf community! On the Stage: 11am-1pm The Fourth Son / 1pm-3pm The Danksters Photos of the 13th Annual (2019) Jetty... Read More...

We're not running out of time, this is just the way that the wait for Clam Jam-worthy surf on a weekend goes!  The Jam will not take place on 10/17 or 10/18 this weekend.  We still have a couple of weekends left in OCT, but note that if it does not go down this month, then we can exercise the option to have it on any day of the week (in November)... Photos: 7th Annual (2013) Annual Clam Jam courtesy of Kyle Gronostajski Read More...

We have the longest window in the history of the Clam Jam this year and were already faced with a very tough call for this weekend - the Jam is postponed and will not run on Saturday 9/12 or Sunday 9/13.  There will be some energy out there this weekend, so go grab some waves!  We're banking on better conditions with more favorable winds, hopefully in September, as storms line up to march our way. Photos courtesy of Jim Givas Photography Read More...

The bracket has been solidified for the 14th Annual Jetty Clam Jam!  Solidified, but not finalized as we all know that there will be some alternate surfers to swap in when conflicts arise.  If you missed registration and are interested in being an alternate, then please send us an email (Anna@jettylife.com).  We're pumped to start watching the swell forecasts - please stay tuned into this Blog, our social media channels and the Clam Jam Website for the call as each weekend approaches!   Read More...

Bill Machotka & Randy Budd, our absolute rock star operators of the Clam & Coquina Jams, are hanging up their mics this year!  Make no doubt about it, we're sad, but these two professionals have put in more then their fair share of volunteer hours planning, organizing, setting up, running and breaking down our surf events.  We will forever be indebted to them for their service and contribution toward growing our community events!  As we approach our 12th Annual Coquina Jam, we'd love for some ladies to step up and volunteer!  If interested, please fill out the Coquina Jam Volunteer... Read More...

Wow, we can't believe that we've been running our annual Clam Jam surf contest for 13 years now!  This year, we're opening up another September weekend (2 total) with 4 potential early Fall days to run the event.  We're also dedicating this one to our main man Pat Harrington who is battling through Hodgkin's Lymphoma and some nasty chemo treatments that are going to keep him out of the water for a while.  Registration is now open, and we're seeking sponsorships as well.  Check out all of the details at JettyClamJam.com! The first (96) surfers to register will have their... Read More...

Above: Owner Steve Carpitella off the top en route to a Clam Jam victory courtesy of Kyle Gronostajski The fine crew at Equity Prime has been supporting our brand and Foundation for years, but most recently we've launched $50 'till 50!  This giving campaign sends $50 from every renovation loan that they close to our Jetty Rock Foundation until the Atlantic reaches 50 degrees!  In the spirit of Drawing Your Own Line, you can now create your own space and contribute to the betterment of coastal communities at the same time! Read More...

Above: New names on the trophy by Dan Przygocki After a Nor'easter blew through the coast, the 12th Annual Jetty Clam Jam finally went down on Sunday, October 28th!  The Jam was held at 68th Street in Brant Beach for the first time and naysayers were put to shame by 4-6ft+ hollow waves that pumped from dawn to dusk.  An epic final pitted Steve Carpitella & Josh Law against Jamie Whitesell & Jetty Ambassador Pete Machotka.  J-law instantly scratched through a front side barrel and landed a monstrous floater to open up the heat.  Machotka countered with a big back... Read More...

(Above: Randy Townsend by Jon Peterson) As we cruise into the 2nd weekend of October, with our Clam Jam postponed, we'll revel in some of September's moments!  We know that the machine will turn back on, so be patient and get your priorities straight.  There are sure to be some loose ends to tie up on land after that ridiculous run of waves last month...   Jetty Ambassador Kai Wescoat by Epic Shutter Pete Machotka by Shawn Casey Logan Hayes by Rich Brooks Read More...

We're always stoked when Fall is in the air, because it means that the window for our Jetty Clam Jam is fast approaching!  This year we'll surf and celebrate at Hudson Avenue in Harvey Cedars.  We've also introduced a new website which includes online registration, sponsorship opportunities, and the storied history of our event.  Join us on the beach for cold clams, community, and a day that we look forward to year in and year out! All of the following information (and more) can be found on our new website, but here are some of the main topics... Sponsor the... Read More...

We're stoked to support the Surfrider Foundation Delaware Chapter's inaugural surf contest!  We lent a hand in designing their logo as well as bestowing some of our Clam & Coquina Jam knowledge!  It is great to see others following our blueprint to bring their community together! Diamond State Surf Classic - Website - Facebook Surfrider hosting Diamond State Surf Classic - Cape Gazette Read More...