Kite-surf Skeleton Hill Island

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Island Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Wave breaker Water quality: Cloudy Infos: Good shallow flat water condition. Watch for tidal currents in the channel that can separate you from your board forever. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Sandy beach around the island. Enough space, just look out for boats and beach goers. Identified hazards: Bystanders Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: Winter is very cold. Wetsuit needed in spring and autumn. Summer can be without. Bayside: winter temperatures usually about 38F, summer 75F. Ocean: winter temperatures usually 38-45F, summer 68-72F. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Best wind is from the North. Easterly wind is onshore on ocean side and offshore on bay side. Westerly is the opposite. Avoid westerly wind if on bayside because of the turbulence from the cliff on the western side of the bay. Bay is considered very good for beginners with South, North, Northwest wind. Best wind is in spring and fall. SW wind is no good-gets blocked by hills. Thermal winds usually in the summer coming from the WNW. Still not too gusty though. Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November, December Access description: by Boat - You need a boat to access this island. Just next to the Sandy Hook Park. Specific rules: Zones Extra: Do not ride in the Spermaceti Cove east of the island. Kiting and windsurfing forbidden. Nightlife: SeaBright, NJ is packed with bars and clubs. Or near by Red Bank, NJ. Approx one hour drive to New York City. Accommodations: None