New Jersey · United States
Long Beach Island / 25th Street, New Jersey (USA)
10.8kts
WNW · Wind season
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
- Average wind
- 84
- Windy days / year
- 13:00–16:00
- Peak wind hours
- WNW
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest airports
- Airport - Philadelphia International, PA
- Coordinates
- 39.7453, -74.1177
Monthly wind profile (peak window)
Jan
39%
rideable
15.2 kts
Feb
30%
rideable
15 kts
Mar
42%
rideable
14.9 kts
Apr
35%
rideable
14.8 kts
May
16%
rideable
14.1 kts
Jun
18%
rideable
13.5 kts
Jul
6%
rideable
15.5 kts
Aug
10%
rideable
15.8 kts
Sep
13%
rideable
13.3 kts
Oct
19%
rideable
16 kts
Nov
27%
rideable
14.6 kts
Dec
21%
rideable
15.4 kts
Best wind directions
- WNW
- W
- NW
- S
- SSW
Water conditions
- Ocean
- Choppy
Best months
Hazards
- 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
What that means for you
- Strong current — walk back upwind, don't body-drag down
- Watch for moored boats and marked channels
- No riding in marked swim areas
- Mind your fins and lines in standing-depth water
Amenities
- 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
Local tips
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.
Launch & beach
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.
Local etiquette
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.
What to wear
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.
What to pack
Kite sizes
- 14–17 mlight wind, under 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypical sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
- Hydrofoil — light-wind spot, rideable from ~10 kn
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- 3/2 mm full wetsuit.
- On land
- Hoody and jacket; long pants in the evening.
Derived from the spot's latitude (temperate zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't 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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