Lavallette Bayside (Lavallette Bayside)

Lavallette (Lavallette Bayside) is a dual-sport coastal setup where the bayside can be used for shallow, flat-water kitesurfing and progression, while the nearby ocean side offers an exposed beach/jetty break for surfing. On the Bayside (noted as the Vance Avenue launch), wind sports rely on westerly winds, with SW and NW best for kitesurfing. The water remains shallow for a long stretch, which supports freeride and light-wind practice but also demands careful planning for depth. Launching is described as moderate difficulty because the approach is tight and bordered by hard features such as bulkheads, private docks, and submerged stakes/pilings. For surfing, Lavallette is described as an exposed beach/jetty break with generally reliable peaks. It works best when west winds are offshore and when swell arrives from the east/southeast; the wave character is described as peeling with good overall quality. Shelter is limited overall (the setup is exposed), so rips and rocks are important safety considerations. Seasonally, wind and surf are strongest in late spring and early summer, with May through July repeatedly highlighted for kitesurfing. Local guidance emphasizes summer lifeguard rules: kiteboarding is restricted in lifeguarded/guarded areas during bathing hours, and beach access can be regulated during peak summer. In addition, the bayside hazards include “stakes”/old pilings cut close to the waterline—these can be hard to see and can damage gear—so extra caution at launch and landing is strongly advised.