New Jersey · United States
Long Beach Island / The Danks, New Jersey (USA)
11.1kts
WNW · Windsaison
Winter wind stacks up here—92 days a year of sessions, most playable in early morning before sea breeze kills it. Cold water, shifting sandbars, rip currents. Not pretty, but consistent.
- 11.1kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 93
- Windtage / Jahr
- 13:00–16:00
- Beste Windzeit
- WNW
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Philadelphia International, PA
- Koordinaten
- 39.5705, -74.2392
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
39%
fahrbar
15.6 kts
Feb
32%
fahrbar
15.2 kts
Mär
45%
fahrbar
15.2 kts
Apr
38%
fahrbar
14.9 kts
Mai
18%
fahrbar
14.4 kts
Jun
22%
fahrbar
13.8 kts
Jul
10%
fahrbar
14.8 kts
Aug
11%
fahrbar
15.6 kts
Sep
18%
fahrbar
13.4 kts
Okt
21%
fahrbar
16.2 kts
Nov
28%
fahrbar
14.7 kts
Dez
23%
fahrbar
15.6 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- WNW
- S
- NW
- W
- SSW
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Choppy
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Strong rip currents and choppy ocean conditions typical of New Jersey coast
- Shallow sandbars and sudden depth changes requiring careful navigation
- Occasional boat traffic and fishing activity in the area
- Cold water temperatures, especially outside peak season months
Was das für dich heißt
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
- Großen Abstand zu Fischernetzen und Leinen halten (50 m+)
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Beach access and parking near Long Beach Island
- Local restaurants and accommodations in nearby beach towns
- Equipment rental shops serving the Jersey Shore kitesurfing community
Lokale Tipps
The Danks area is popular with locals; check wind forecasts carefully as the 92.5 windy days/year are concentrated in winter/spring months. Arrive early to secure beach access and monitor tide changes, which significantly affect launch and riding conditions.
Einstieg & Strand
Launch from the beach when winds favor westerly directions (WNW, W, NW) for cleaner conditions. Choppy ocean conditions require careful entry; scout the break for sandbars and current patterns before launching.
Lokale Regeln
Share the beach with swimmers and fishermen; keep a safe distance from populated swimming areas and respect right-of-way when other water sports are present. Follow local beach regulations and any designated kite zones.
Was anziehen
Wear a 4/3mm wetsuit during winter months (Jan-Apr) when water temps are cold; switch to 3/2mm in shoulder seasons. Water temperatures rarely exceed 65°F year-round in New Jersey.
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
Launch at The Danks and you're immediately reading sandbars and current lines. Westerly winds (WNW, W, NW) are essential—without them, conditions turn choppy fast. When the wind lines up, you get a workable window. When it doesn't, you're fighting chop and deciding if it's worth it.
Wind & Conditions
92.5 windy days annually, heaviest January through April. Average 11.1 knots means sessions happen, but don't expect screaming wind. Early mornings in winter deliver the steadiest WNW flow before afternoon sea breeze takes over. Check forecasts obsessively—conditions swing fast here.
Water & Hazards
Expect winter water cold enough to demand a good hood and gloves. Sandbars shift constantly with tide and storms, so scout your entry every session. Rip currents are real on this stretch of coast—don't fight them, work perpendicular or wait. Boat traffic and fishing activity pick up on weekends. Visibility is poor.
Who Should Go
Intermediate minimum. You need solid self-rescue skills and the ability to read a beach break in real time. Sloppy technique or poor judgment won't slide here. Locals come for the frequency, not the conditions.
Logistics
Beach parking and access are available. Nearby towns have rentals and food. It's a known spot—expect crowds on good forecast days. Tide swings matter; low tide exposes shallow sandbars, high tide shifts launch zones and current flow.
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