Best NJ Shore Gear for January

January at the NJ shore is empty, cold, and dramatic. Surfers chase 5/4 hooded suit weather. Photographers shoot stormy lighthouses. Tourists are gone. The gear that handles single-digit wind chill + 38°F water.

Tested January at Manasquan jetty (5/4 surf), Cape May Cove (storm photography), Sandy Hook battery (winter sunrise). January is for the dedicated.

January Picks

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

Editor's Pick

OO'Neill

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5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit

O'Neill

O'Neill Psycho One 5/4mm Hooded Winter Wetsuit

$280-450

Recommended for NJ January: January Manasquan winter session.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — January Manasquan winter session

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Sun Hoodie (Layered)

CL convallaria

4 Pack Men's Sun Hoodie UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts UV Protection Athletic Swim Thin Top Rash Guard Medium

$29.99

Recommended for NJ January: Layered for sub-freezing wind.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Layered for sub-freezing wind

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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 January: Cape May winter storm photography.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — Cape May winter storm photography

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Polarized for Glare

Optic Nerve

Optic Nerve Ziggy XL Polarized Sport Sunglasses - Lightweight Square Sportwrap Frame, UV Protection, Anti-Glare - Unisex Fit, Driftwood Gray - Smoke Lens/Green Mirror

$40.00

Recommended for NJ January: January sun off snow + ocean.

Tested on the Jersey Shore — January sun off snow + ocean

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