Lakes Bay (Egg Harbor Township)

Lakes Bay (Egg Harbor Township) is a shallow, flat-water kitesurfing and windsurfing bay with a cloudy water appearance and tidal access. The riding area is strongly affected by tide depth, and very low tide can leave sections essentially unrideable. Wind is primarily thermal-driven, with the most favorable directions concentrated from ESE through WSW (particularly south to southwest components). In spring and fall the wind is generally more reliable, while summer wind depends more on afternoon sea-breeze development. A typical summer wind window is mid-afternoon, when sea-breeze conditions build. The biggest safety consideration is underwater debris: old wooden stakes and oyster-bed remnants can be scattered throughout the bay, and the water is shallow enough that these hazards matter. Because of this, riders are advised to scan before committing and to wear protective footwear. Power lines near the access road are also a noted hazard around arrival/transport. Access is managed by the Lakes Bay Recreation Association: members can drive onto the beach, while non-members must park at the gate and walk about 200 feet. That arrangement tends to keep crowding lower and supports a locals-focused environment for wind sport practice and progression.