About This Spot
Sandy Hook / Plum 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 N–S–SSW winds, peaking from March to December, Sandy Hook / Plum Island, New Jersey (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
N · S · SSW
Best wind direction
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
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.
Location
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