Best NJ Shore Gear for September

September is the secret-best NJ shore month. Crowds gone after Labor Day. Water still 75°F (warmest of year). Hurricane swell brings cleanest waves. Cape May Bird Observatory hits fall migration peak.

Tested September at Cape May Hawk Watch (peak migration), Manasquan jetty (hurricane swell), Beach Haven (empty rentals after Labor Day). September is the local-favorite NJ month.

September Picks

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

Editor's Pick

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4/3mm for Hurricane Swell

O'NEILL

O'Neill Women's Epic 4:3mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit, Durable Warmth with Good Flexibility for Surfing and All Water Activities, Black/Black/Black, 8 Short

$244.95

Recommended for NJ September: Manasquan September swell.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Manasquan September swell

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Birding Binoculars

Celestron

Celestron - Outland X 8x42 Binoculars – Ideal for Birding and Outdoors – 42mm Objective Lenses – Wide 7° Field of View – BaK-4 Prisms – Multi-Coated – Waterproof and Fogproof

$80.69

Recommended for NJ September: Cape May Hawk Watch peak.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Cape May Hawk Watch peak

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Beach Chair

Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama 5-Position Lay Flat Cup Holder and Towel Bar Beach Chair, 1-Pack, Turquoise Check

$79.99

Recommended for NJ September: Empty September beach.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Empty September beach

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Travel Tripod

Benro

Benro Slim Carbon-Fiber Tripod Kit w/ N00 Ball Head – Lightweight, 8.8 lb Load, 57.6″ Max, 20.1″ Folded – Ideal Travel Tripod for Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras (TSL08CN00)

$139.95

Recommended for NJ September: September gold-hour photography.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — September gold-hour photography

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