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.

Picked for January — 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

Prime

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.

Suggested for — January Manasquan winter session

Shop on Amazon →View details on Amazon

Prime

Sun Hoodie (Layered)

TELALEO

3 Pack Men's UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirts Fishing Hoodie Long Sleeve L

$25.49

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

Suggested for — Layered for sub-freezing wind

Shop on Amazon →View details on Amazon

Prime

Travel Tripod

K&F CONCEPT

K&F Concept 60" Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod, Detachable Monopod for SLR DSLR

$99.99

Recommended for NJ January: Cape May winter storm photography.

Suggested for — Cape May winter storm photography

Shop on Amazon →View details on Amazon

Prime

Polarized for Glare

Maui Jim

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

$176.25

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

Suggested for — January sun off snow + ocean

Shop on Amazon →View details on Amazon