Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove

Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove is a kiteboarding spot near New York City in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November, December.

About Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove

Decent spot for West winds. Usually choppy conditions. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove?

The best time to kite Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove is March, April, May, September, October, November, December, when the W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove offers shallow lagoon conditions with W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove?

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. Small parking lot. Also, there is a ferry that comes from NYC in the summer (www.seastreak.com ), then a free shuttle can take you to the beach. Just make sure you know when the last ferry leaves.

Hazards at Sandy Hook / Horse Shoe Cove

Currents, Ships, Rocks, Stones, Stakes.

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