Seals & Dolphins

Harbor Seal

Harbor seals are not uncommon in the winter, but kayaking is, so don't expect to encounter them when you are out for a paddle.

-- Wikipedia


Common Dolphin

On the other hand, the Common Dolphin prefers warmer weather, and can be seen all through kayaking season. They go south for the winter.

-- Wikipedia


Sandy Hook
( 40.43847, -74.04611 )

  1. Raritan Bay - Atlantic Highlands ( 40.41858, -74.04652 )
  2. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (E) ( 40.45089, -74.22033 )
  3. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (W) ( 40.45216, -74.22269 )
  4. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (Whale Creek) ( 40.45090, -74.22274 )
  5. Raritan Bay - Highlands ( 40.40340, -73.98494 )
  6. Raritan Bay - Keyport (E) ( 40.44095, -74.19534 )
  7. Raritan Bay - Keyport (W) ( 40.43921, -74.20160 )
  8. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (E) ( 40.45877, -74.24622 )
  9. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (W) ( 40.46223, -74.25482 )
  10. Raritan Bay - Leonardo ( 40.42375, -74.06122 )
  11. Raritan Bay - Middletown ( 40.44463, -74.11175 )
  12. Raritan Bay - Port Monmouth ( 40.43800, -74.08955 )
  13. Raritan Bay - Sandy Hook ( 40.41555, -73.98161 )
  14. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (N) ( 40.48343, -74.27059 )
  15. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (S) ( 40.47946, -74.26831 )
  16. Raritan Bay - South Amboy Ramp ( 40.48401, -74.27416 )
  17. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (E) ( 40.44787, -74.16598 )
  18. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (W) ( 40.45479, -74.17517 )

I have marked Lot C on the bay side, which is the best combination of parking and access to the water. This spot is very popular with windsurfers. You could also use Spermacetti Cove to the north. On a very fine day, you could even try the ocean side.

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