Best NJ Shore Gear for January

January at the NJ shore is empty, cold, and dramatic. Surfers chase 5/4 hooded suit weather. Photographers shoot stormy lighthouses. Tourists are gone. The gear that handles single-digit wind chill + 38°F water.

Tested January at Manasquan jetty (5/4 surf), Cape May Cove (storm photography), Sandy Hook battery (winter sunrise). January is for the dedicated.

January Picks

Each pick is matched to NJ January shore conditions. Tap through to Amazon for current pricing.

Editor's Pick

OO'Neill

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5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit

O'Neill

O'Neill Psycho One 5/4mm Hooded Winter Wetsuit

$280-450

Recommended for NJ January: January Manasquan winter session.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — January Manasquan winter session

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Sun Hoodie (Layered)

BAMBOO COOL

BAMBOO COOL Men's UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodies Soft and Lightweight Long Sleeve SPF Fishing Thumbhole Shirts Hooded Silver Gray

$30.99

Recommended for NJ January: Layered for sub-freezing wind.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Layered for sub-freezing wind

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Travel Tripod

Manfrotto

Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS, Camera Travel Tripod Kit, Twist Lock, Compatible with Arca-Swiss, Portable and Compact, Ball Head, Carbon Tripod for DSLR, Mirrorless, Camera Accessories

$249.00

Recommended for NJ January: Cape May winter storm photography.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Cape May winter storm photography

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Polarized for Glare

Maui Jim

Maui Jim Men's and Women's Stingray Polarized Wrap Sunglasses, Gloss Black/Neutral Grey, Small

$197.99

Recommended for NJ January: January sun off snow + ocean.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — January sun off snow + ocean

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