New Jersey · United States
Long Beach Island / 25th Street, New Jersey (USA)
10.8kts
WNW · Windsaison
LBI's 25th Street fires in winter with reliable Atlantic chop and consistent WNW winds Jan–Apr. Cold water and boat traffic demand respect. The payoff: 84 windy days a year when most East Coast spots flatline.
- 10.8kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 84
- Windtage / Jahr
- 13:00–16:00
- Beste Windzeit
- WNW
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Philadelphia International, PA
- Koordinaten
- 39.7453, -74.1177
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
39%
fahrbar
15.2 kts
Feb
30%
fahrbar
15 kts
Mär
42%
fahrbar
14.9 kts
Apr
35%
fahrbar
14.8 kts
Mai
16%
fahrbar
14.1 kts
Jun
18%
fahrbar
13.5 kts
Jul
6%
fahrbar
15.5 kts
Aug
10%
fahrbar
15.8 kts
Sep
13%
fahrbar
13.3 kts
Okt
19%
fahrbar
16 kts
Nov
27%
fahrbar
14.6 kts
Dez
21%
fahrbar
15.4 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- WNW
- W
- NW
- S
- SSW
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Choppy
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Choppy ocean conditions and strong currents require careful navigation and solid intermediate skills
- Shallow sandbars and coastal structures near 25th Street can create turbulent water
- Heavy boat traffic and swimmers during peak season demand constant awareness
- Cold water temperatures increase risk of hypothermia in winter months
Was das für dich heißt
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
- Nicht in markierten Badezonen fahren
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Beach access with parking near 25th Street area
- Local shops and restaurants in Long Beach Island downtown
- Rental facilities and schools available for equipment support
Lokale Tipps
Best wind days cluster in winter and early spring (Jan-Apr) with 84 wind days annually; plan trips during these months for reliable conditions. Check local beach regulations regarding water sports zones, as NJ beaches have specific designated areas.
Einstieg & Strand
The beach launch is straightforward with sandy access, but choppy ocean conditions require entering at an angle to manage wave action. Best launches occur during WNW to W winds when offshore flow smooths the immediate water near shore.
Lokale Regeln
Respect swimming zones and maintain distance from swimmers and leisure beach users, especially during summer months. Share the water courteously with other water sports and be mindful of busy shipping lanes.
Was anziehen
Winter months (Jan-Apr) require 5/4mm wetsuits as water stays cold; summer sessions can use 3/2mm or thinner suits. Water temps range from low 40s°F in winter to mid-70s°F in summer.
Was einpacken
Kite-Größen
- 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
- Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn
Was anziehen (nach Klima)
- Im Wasser
- 3/2-mm-Neoprenanzug.
- An Land
- Hoody und Jacke; abends lange Hose.
Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.
Vorfahrt & Verhalten
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
You're launching off sandy beach on LBI's eastern edge straight into open Atlantic—no lagoon buffer, no excuses. Sandbars near 25th Street churn water into honest chop that rewards clean technique. Angle your entry rather than charging straight out; you'll find rhythm once past the shorebreak.
Winter here runs solid. January through April cluster 84 wind days annually, mostly WNW/W. When it fills in, nearshore water settles enough to work. Expect texture and wind you can trust, not glassy conditions.
Wind & Conditions
10.8 knots average during season, January–February most reliable. WNW dominant, then W and NW. March–April stays solid but choppier. Summer dies completely.
When it's firing, you get 3–4 hour windows of sustained wind, not squall sessions. Plan around February or late March. Random Tuesday forecasts don't cut it here.
Water & Navigation
40s Fahrenheit in winter—5mm suit minimum, hooded vest recommended. Hypothermia is real on extended swims.
Boat traffic peaks summer/weekends. Swimmers use designated zones; know where and stay clear. Sandbars shift, currents run strong. Choppy water kills sightlines. Solo sessions in poor visibility aren't worth it.
Who It's For
Intermediate minimum. You need chop competency, clean entries in turbulent water, and current awareness. If ocean swell and closeout reads come naturally, you'll function here.
The win: reliability during winter when the tri-state flatlines. No 8-hour drive needed.
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