About This Spot
Kite Island, New Jersey (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Jersey (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–S–SSW winds, peaking from May to July, Kite Island, New Jersey (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
During summer the SSW thermal wind blows, which is the best direction here. Fall to spring mainly NE winds with cold fronts. After 2-3 days with SW winds, the wind switches to West winds, which don't work well here.
When to Go
Nice and warm during summer. Fall and spring needs a long wetsuit, during winter a thick wetsuit. Water temperature in the kiting season ranges between 45-70°F.
What to Expect
Big open space with knee to chest deep water. Small chop to super flat (depending on wind direction and tide). Sandy bottom, no shoes needed. Look out for the boating channels and the boats.
Wind & Conditions
NE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
During summer the SSW thermal wind blows, which is the best direction here. Fall to spring mainly NE winds with cold fronts. After 2-3 days with SW winds, the wind switches to West winds, which don't work well here.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big open space with knee to chest deep water. Small chop to super flat (depending on wind direction and tide). Sandy bottom, no shoes needed. Look out for the boating channels and the boats.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
The island is located in the middle of the sound, therefore it can only be accessed by boat. Closest harbor is in Waretown.
Location
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