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Continent:
North America
Country:
New Jersey (USA)
Next Big City:
New York
Next Town:
Bay Shore
 
Type:
Lagoon
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking
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Water
Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Ships/Boats, Jet Skis, Bridge, Stakes
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
Tide Independent

Flat to choppy water. Be careful with a bulk head south of the launch. Out in the open water you are in the main channel of the Inter-Coastal Waterway. Downwind of the launch if you break down, there are two very small ways out, otherwise it's all bulk heading and the bridge. The main riding area is very small and can hold 4 to 5 kites max without everyone getting cock blocked. Keep your car locked. Keep an eye on your stuff on the beach. Very protective locals, so ride within local rules.
Beach
Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Trees, Bystanders, Road, Cars, Power Lines, None
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Small, sandy beach. Launch off the north end of the beach, not the main part. The south part of the bay is private property, so don't come even close to it. With a side-on launch, don't screw up, or its through the bushes, through the volleyball nets, into the fence then into the street, power lines and houses.

Wind

Best Months:
May, June, July, August, September
Wind Type:
Thermal Winds, Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
NE
Main Direction:
NE

During summer the SW wind blows, which is offshore here. Fall to spring mainly NE winds with cold fronts, which works best here.



How to get there
Transport:
Car
Access:
Medium Walk


Get directions from


From Garden State Pkwy take 37 and drive eastwards. Before crossing the bay exit onto 571 (Fischer Blvd) and drive north until you get to Bay Ave. Here turn right and follow the road to the water. Here you can park. Rig your gear to the north end of the beach.

Extra Information
Rules:
Restricted Zones, Time Restrictions


Closed for kitesurfing Memorial Day to Labour Day. The south part of the bay is private property, so don't come even close to it, therefore not recommended to beginners in a NE wind. You must be able to stay upwind with confidence.

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