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Hobie Cat Beach
4.7★ · 63 Google ratings · Stone Harbor, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Water
78°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Thu 7pm
Map of Hobie Cat Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for sunset photography
Multiple reviewers highlighted beautiful sunsets and scenic views as standout features worth planning around.
Bring binoculars for bird migration
Reviewers specifically noted migrating birds and wildlife viewing opportunities at this location.
Come for solitude, not swimming
Multiple reviewers praise this as a quiet, less-crowded alternative to busier Stone Harbor beaches nearby.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit before noon to save money
Beach admission is $8 per person for ages 12+, but one reviewer noted the collection staff disappeared after noon.
Allow dogs before 7am or after dusk
The beach permits dogs during early morning and evening hours only, making it an option for dog owners.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
78°F
Waves
1.4 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 02:13 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:23 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:56 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Hobie Cat Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hobie Cat Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hobie Cat Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Hobie Cat Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 7pm and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
