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.

Tested 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

Titan by Arctic Zone

Titan by Arctic Zone Zipperless Soft Sided Cooler with HardBody Liner and SmartShelf, Insulated Bag with Shoulder Strap for Lunch and Travel, 16 Can Capacity, Seagrass

$46.99

Recommended for NJ May: Memorial Day weekend prep.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Memorial Day weekend prep

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Beach Chair

Cascade Mountain Tech

Cascade Mountain Tech Camping Chair - Low Profile Folding Chair for Camping, Beach, Picnic, Barbeques, Sporting Event with Carry Bag , Black

$39.99

Recommended for NJ May: First family beach Saturday.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — First family beach Saturday

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4/3mm Shoulder Wetsuit

O'NEILL

O'Neill Hyperfreak 4/3 mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit Black/Black 10

$419.95

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

Tested on the Jersey Shore — 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.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — May UV catching people off guard

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