Best NJ Shore Gear for May

May closes the spring striper run and opens Memorial Day weekend. Beaches reopen tag enforcement. Restaurants and ice cream shops open daily. Water still cold but warming. Crowds returning but not yet peak.

Picked for May across NJ — Manasquan striper run end, Cape May Memorial Day weekend chaos, Belmar reopening Saturday. May is full-throttle shore start.

May Picks

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

Editor's Pick

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Soft Cooler

IMPRINTS ONLINE I

24 Can Insulated Cooler Bag with Shoulder Strap, Leakproof Soft Cooler, Bottle Opener, Travel Picnic Beach Tote

$26.99

Recommended for NJ May: Memorial Day weekend prep.

Suggested for — Memorial Day weekend prep

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Beach Chair

G4Free

G4Free Low Sling Folding Beach Camping Chairs Compact Concert Lumbar Back Support with Carry Bag Blue

$37.39

Recommended for NJ May: First family beach Saturday.

Suggested for — First family beach Saturday

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4/3mm Shoulder Wetsuit

O'NEILL

O'Neill Men's Epic 4:3mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit, Durable Warmth with Good Flexibility for Surfing and All Water Activities, Black 2, Medium

$244.95

Recommended for NJ May: May surf in 55°F water.

Suggested for — May surf in 55°F water

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SBSun Bum

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Reef-Safe SPF

Sun Bum

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

$15-20

Recommended for NJ May: May UV catching people off guard.

Suggested for — May UV catching people off guard

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