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Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA)

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Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S and SSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sandy Hook / Plum Island, 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 / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S and SSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sandy Hook / Plum Island, 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. Park at South Beach Area B and walk to the launch across the street.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Philadelphia International, PA (PHL)
160km from spot
New York, NY (JFK)
40km 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. Park at South Beach Area B and walk to the launch across the street.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Philadelphia International, PA (PHL)
160km from spot
New York, NY (JFK)
40km from spot

Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey, next to Highlands, New York City, New Jersey (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Sandy Hook / Plum Island, 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, S and SSW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA).
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 not good, since it gets blocked by hills. Avoid this beach on West or East winds as these are either directly onshore or offshore. Thermal winds usually in the summer coming from the WNW. Still not too gusty though.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sandy Hook / Plum Island, 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, S and SSW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA).
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 not good, since it gets blocked by hills. Avoid this beach on West or East winds as these are either directly onshore or offshore. Thermal winds usually in the summer coming from the WNW. Still not too gusty though.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sandy Hook / Plum Island, 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 / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
The beach has an ok size on low tide, but during high tide it can get small. Next to the beach you have rocks, then a road and power lines. So be careful when launching and landing. Beginners should launch and land kites in the water.
Good shallow flat water condition. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever. Stay away from the boat traffic as well.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
The beach has an ok size on low tide, but during high tide it can get small. Next to the beach you have rocks, then a road and power lines. So be careful when launching and landing. Beginners should launch and land kites in the water.
Good shallow flat water condition. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever. Stay away from the boat traffic as well.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats and Jet Skis .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Road,Power Lines .
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats and Jet Skis .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Road,Power Lines .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA).
Usually no restrictions on the bayside. From Memorial Day until Labor Day there is a $15 vehicle parking fee (until 4pm EST). Season pass is $75.
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