Continent
North America
Country
New Jersey (USA)
Next Big City
New York City
Next Town
Highlands
 
Type:
Island
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Currents, Ships, Wave breaker
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Good shallow flat water condition. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Sandy beach around the island. Enough space, just look out for boats and beach goers.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorts, Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

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.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Thermal, Frontal
Best Direction:
N, S, SSW
Main Direction:
WNW, NW

Best wind is from the North. Easterly wind is onshore on ocean side and offshore on bay side. Westerly is the opposite. Avoid westerly wind if on bayside because of the turbulence from the cliff on the western side of the bay. Bay is considered very good for beginners with South, North, Northwest wind. Best wind is in spring and fall. SW wind is no good-gets blocked by hills. Thermal winds usually in the summer coming from the WNW. Still not too gusty though.



How to get there

Transport
Boat
Access
No walk

You need a boat to access this island. Just next to the Sandy Hook Park.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Do not ride in the Spermaceti Cove east of the island. Kiting and windsurfing forbidden.

Nightlife

SeaBright, NJ is packed with bars and clubs. Or near by Red Bank, NJ. Approx one hour drive to New York City.