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Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach

📍 New York City, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach is a kiteboarding spot near New York City in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SE, S wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November, December.

CountryUSA
RegionNew Jersey
Nearest townNew York City
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, SE, S
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November, December
Coordinates40.4386, -73.9828

About Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach

Small to medium waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach?

The best time to kite Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach is March, April, May, September, October, November, December, when the N, NE, SE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sandy Hook / Fishing 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. Check out www.seastreak.com for ferry rides from NYC.

Hazards at Sandy Hook / Fishing Beach

Swimmers.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.