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Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA)

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Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, 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 / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, 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. Small parking lot. Also, there is a ferry that comes from NYC in the summer (www.seastreak.com ), then a free shuttle can take you to the beach. Just make sure you know when the last ferry leaves.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Philadelphia International, PA (PHL)
160km from spot
New York, NY (JFK)
35km from spot
How to get there
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. Small parking lot. Also, there is a ferry that comes from NYC in the summer (www.seastreak.com ), then a free shuttle can take you to the beach. Just make sure you know when the last ferry leaves.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Philadelphia International, PA (PHL)
160km from spot
New York, NY (JFK)
35km from spot

Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey, next to Highlands, New York City, New Jersey (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, 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 W and WNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA).
Best wind is from West and West Northwest.
Wind usually blows from W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, 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 W and WNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA).
Best wind is from West and West Northwest.
Wind usually blows from W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA) are March, April, May, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach. Ok sized on low tide, almost no beach on high tides. Then the beach becomes dangerous for kitesurfers, since you will launch kites next to rocks.
Decent spot for West winds. Usually choppy conditions. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach. Ok sized on low tide, almost no beach on high tides. Then the beach becomes dangerous for kitesurfers, since you will launch kites next to rocks.
Decent spot for West winds. Usually choppy conditions. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats, Rocks, Stones and Stakes .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Stones,Shells,Bystanders .
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 Currents, Boats, Rocks, Stones and Stakes .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Stones,Shells,Bystanders .
Best Schools in New Jersey
#1: Green Hat Kiteboarding
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5/5 (57)
#2: Leading Edge Kite School
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4.8/5 (13)
Additional information
A parking is available at Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove, New Jersey (USA).
From memorial day until labor day there is a $10 vehicle parking fee (until 4pm EST). $50 for full season
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