Stone Harbor Inlet

Stone Harbor Inlet (often referenced as the Point) is a large, sandy launch area on the New Jersey coast with consistently clean water and mostly shallow, flat-water conditions that can include chop and small to medium waves. The inlet area can transition between calmer zones and more active flow depending on the tide, so planning around current strength is central to getting comfortable sessions. For kitesurfing, the setup is commonly described as versatile: shallow flat water inside the inlet for freeride-style riding, with the potential for wave riding when winds and conditions favor the ocean side. Wind is frequently linked to summer afternoon sea-breeze/thermal development and to spring and autumn frontal weather patterns, with reported typical ranges around 15–25 knots and moderate gustiness. Safety is a major consideration at this spot. Strong tidal currents within the inlet and near the tip of the point, plus boat traffic/ship movements, create higher consequence conditions than you may expect from the shallow water profile. Rip currents and submerged sandbars are also noted hazards, and access can be limited by seasonal bird nesting closures (Piping Plover) between March and August. Surfing can work too, with beach-break character and sandbars that shift frequently, creating changing peak locations. Reported swell working window is about 1.0–2.0 meters with peeling, medium-pace wave shape; however, on larger swells waves may become heavy and close out. Overall, this is a strong multi-discipline destination for riders who respect tide-driven flows and the bird nesting boundaries.