Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From New York City, take New Jersey Turnpike south to Garden State Parkway (exit 11). Take GS Parkway south to exit 117. Take Route 36 east for ten miles. Cross bridge and stay on right lane for Sandy Hook. Ferry service from Manhattan to Highlands, NJ, is another option, then take cab to Sandy Hook. Car trip is 1 hr and ten minutes from Holland Tunnel, Jersey side. Summer charge of $10 per vehicle. Check out www.seastreak.com for ferry rides from NYC.
From New York City, take New Jersey Turnpike south to Garden State Parkway (exit 11). Take GS Parkway south to exit 117. Take Route 36 east for ten miles. Cross bridge and stay on right lane for Sandy Hook. Ferry service from Manhattan to Highlands, NJ, is another option, then take cab to Sandy Hook. Car trip is 1 hr and ten minutes from Holland Tunnel, Jersey side. Summer charge of $10 per vehicle. Check out www.seastreak.com for ferry rides from NYC.
Riding Conditions in Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Winter is very cold. Wetsuit needed in spring and autumn. Summer can be without. Bayside: winter temperatures usually about 38°F, summer 75°F. Ocean: winter temperatures usually 38-45°F, summer 68-72°F.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA).
Good with anything from North to South. East is directly onshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) are
March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Winter is very cold. Wetsuit needed in spring and autumn. Summer can be without. Bayside: winter temperatures usually about 38°F, summer 75°F. Ocean: winter temperatures usually 38-45°F, summer 68-72°F.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA).
Good with anything from North to South. East is directly onshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) are
March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
This is not exactly a beach to ride at, but it's a good spot to launch and land for downwinders. Be aware of people fishing from the beach. Don't get into their lines.
Small to medium waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA) is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
This is not exactly a beach to ride at, but it's a good spot to launch and land for downwinders. Be aware of people fishing from the beach. Don't get into their lines.
Small to medium waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach, New Jersey (USA).
On ocean side, off limit in swim areas in the summer when lifeguards are on duty. Easy parking if not on summer weekends. Awesome for downwinder with either South or North wind. There is an unwritten rule that restricts access to kitesurfers on the ocean side from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This rule has gained further credence with piping plovers that have decided to nest on the beach the last few seasons. If lifeguards don't boot you, you are likely to get a summons from park rangers, who I've even seen pull kiters out of the water mid session. Given the fact that Sandy Hook is the premier kiting spot in close proximity to NYC and the Tri-State burbs, and because it works on most wind directions, the kiting crew is paranoid of any incidents or mishaps that could endanger access. From memorial day until labor day there is a $10 vehicle parking fee (until 4pm EST).
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There are 2 kitesurf schools and 27 kitesurf spots in New Jersey.
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