About This Spot
Long Beach Island / James Street, 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 SE–S–SW winds throughout the season, Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best wind directions are SW (strong thermals), SE, S (very good), W (very choppy), NW, N and strong NE.
When to Go
From April/May to end of November you will see favorable conditions.
What to Expect
Nice flat water. Shallow area. Safe zone downwind for beginners.
Wind & Conditions
SE · S · SW
Best wind direction
Best wind directions are SW (strong thermals), SE, S (very good), W (very choppy), NW, N and strong NE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice flat water. Shallow area. Safe zone downwind for beginners.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA)
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take the bridge onto Long Beach Island, then head North to Harvey Cedars and take left on James St. Parking is very tight so please be kind to the local property owners.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA)
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA)
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA)?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
New Jersey (USA)
Long Beach Island / Surf City, New Jersey (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
NE·SSW
~3 km away
New Jersey (USA)
Long Beach Island / Ship Bottom 9th Street, New Jersey (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
N·NE·SE
~5 km away
New Jersey (USA)
Long Beach Island / Ship Bottom 33rd Street, New Jersey (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
N·NE·SE
~7 km away
New Jersey (USA)
Long Beach Island / 25th Street, New Jersey (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
SSW·SW·WSW
~7 km away
More Spots in New Jersey (USA)
View all New Jersey (USA) spots →New Jersey (USA)
Phillips Ave, New Jersey (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
N·NNE·NE
New Jersey (USA)
Greenwood Lake / Brown's Point Park, New Jersey (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
NE
New Jersey (USA)
Lakes Bay / Bay Drive, New Jersey (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
ESE·SE·SSE
New Jersey (USA)
Recreation Beach, New Jersey (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
N
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Long Beach Island / James Street, New Jersey (USA)?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning