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.

Picked for September — 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 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 September: Manasquan September swell.

Suggested for — Manasquan September swell

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Birding Binoculars

Celestron

Celestron Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing

$99.99

Recommended for NJ September: Cape May Hawk Watch peak.

Suggested for — Cape May Hawk Watch peak

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Beach Chair

Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama 5 Position Beach Chair (Green Stripes)

$84.99

Recommended for NJ September: Empty September beach.

Suggested for — Empty September beach

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Travel Tripod

K&F CONCEPT

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

$99.99

Recommended for NJ September: September gold-hour photography.

Suggested for — September gold-hour photography

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