The South Jersey shore offers many opportunities for watersports. Here you can take a kayak on the bay or go ocean kayaking, rent a Waverunner or Jetski, take surfing lessons, try to balance on a stand-up paddleboard and so much more. We’ve listed the different watersport companies found in Cape May county and the different activities you can enjoy at the shore.
Kayaking
There are many opportunities for kayaking at the shore. You can take a kayak out on the bay or in the ocean if you’re brave enough. There are also guided kayak tours available through several companies. Here is a breakdown of the information you need to know to kayak at the shore.
Rent a Kayak
Avalon
Moran’s Dockside Bait and Tackle (14th and Ocean Drive)
Cape May
Cape Kayak Adventure (956A Ocean Drive)
Aqua Trails (1600 Delaware Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Miss Chris Marina (1218 Wilson Drive Cape May)
Ocean City
Daks Kayaks and Paddleboards (1101 Asbury Avenue)
Bay Cats (316 Bay Avenue)
Harbor Outfitters (625 Asbury Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Harbor Outfitters (3500 Boardwalk and 329 43rd Place on the bay)
Stone Harbor
Harbor Outfitters (354 96th Street)
Island Watersports (9701 3rd Avenue)
Strathmere
Whale Creek Marina (100 Taylor Avenue)
Wildwood
Canal Side Boats and Kayaks (1710 Delaware Avenue, North Wildwood)
Lakeview Docks (7118 Park Road on Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest)
Kayaking Tours
Avalon
Moran’s Dockside Bait and Tackle – 14th and Ocean Drive
Cape May
Cape Kayak Adventure (956A Ocean Drive)
Aqua Trails (1600 Delaware Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Ocean City – Daks Kayaks and Paddleboards (1101 Asbury Avenue)
Bay Cats (316 Bay Avenue); Harbor Outfitters (625 Asbury Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Harbor Outfitters (3500 Boardwalk and 329 43rd Place on the bay)
Stone Harbor
Harbor Outfitters (354 96th Street)
Wetlands Institute (1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard)
Strathmere
Whale Creek Marina (100 Taylor Avenue)
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
If you’re good at balancing, Stand Up Paddleboarding (or “SUP”) is a great way to enjoy the beautiful coastal waters while working on your core strength. There are several watersports companies that offer stand up paddleboarding lessons and equipment for rent.
SUP Lessons/Rentals
Avalon
SUP Guy (delivery to 57th and Bay; call (609) 435-4129 to book)
Cape May
Cape Kayak Adventure (956A Ocean Drive)
Aqua Trails (1600 Delaware Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Steger Beach Service Paddleboard Lessons (Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Route 109) SUP Cape May (Mill Creek Marina, 960 Ocean Drive)
Ocean City
Daks Kayaks and Paddleboards (1101 Asbury Avenue)
Bay Cats (316 Bay Avenue)
Harbor Outfitters (625 Asbury Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Harbor Outfitters (3500 Boardwalk and 329 43rd Place on the bay)
Stone Harbor
Harbor Outfitters (354 96th Street)
SUP Guy (delivery to 114th and Bay; call (609) 435-4129 to book)
South Jersey SUP (114th and Bay)
Island Watersports (9701 3rd Avenue)
Strathmere
Whale Creek Marina (100 Taylor Avenue)
Wildwood
SUP Guy (delivery to 235 West 3rd Avenue, North Wildwood; call (609) 435-4129 to book)
Canal Side Boats and Kayaks (1710 Delaware Avenue, North Wildwood); Kona Surf Co. (160 W Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood)
SUP Tours
Cape May
Cape Kayak Adventure (956A Ocean Drive)
Aqua Trails (1600 Delaware Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Steger Beach Service Paddleboard Tours (Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Route 109) SUP Cape May (Mill Creek Marina, 960 Ocean Drive)
Miss Chris Marina (1218 Wilson Drive Cape May)
Ocean City
Daks Kayaks and Paddleboards (1101 Asbury Avenue)
Bay Cats (316 Bay Avenue)
Harbor Outfitters (625 Asbury Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Harbor Outfitters (3500 Boardwalk and 329 43rd Place on the bay)
Stone Harbor
Harbor Outfitters (354 96th Street)
South Jersey SUP (114th and Bay)
Strathmere
Whale Creek Marina (100 Taylor Avenue)
Personal Watercraft (Waverunner, Jetski, Seadoo)
Are you seeking the thrill of zooming through the bay or riding over ocean waves? If so, renting personal watercraft may be what you’re looking for. And in case you’re wondering what the difference is between a Waverunner, a Jetski and a Seadoo, the answer is that these are all brand names of the same type of personal watercraft. Here are the watersport companies where you can rent personal watercraft at the South Jersey shore.
Personal Watercraft Rentals
Cape May
East Coast Watersports (Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Route 109)
Ocean City
Wet and Wild (3rd and Bay); Bayview Marina (312 Bay Avenue)
Stone Harbor
Island Watersports (9701 3rd Avenue)
Wildwood
East Coast Watersports (502 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood)
Mocean Waverunners and JetSkis (560 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood)
Wildwood Waverunners (1001 Ocean Drive, Wildwood Crest)
Lakeview Docks (7118 Park Road on Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest)
Surfing Lessons
If you’ve ever watched surfers and dreamed of learning how to surf yourself, you’re in luck. Many surfing companies at the shore offer surfing lessons and rent surfboards if you already know how to surf but don’t own one yourself.
Surfing Lessons/Rentals
Avalon
Elation Surf Camps (30th Street Beach)
Avalon Surf School (20th Street Beach)
Cape May
Steger Beach Service Surf Lessons (Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Route 109)
Ocean City
Harbor Outfitters (625 Asbury Avenue)
Ocean City Surf School (51st and Beach)
Heritage Surf and Sport (740 West Avenue and 4th Street and the Boardwalk)
7th Street Surf Shop (720 Asbury Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Harbor Outfitters (3500 Boardwalk and 329 43rd Place on the bay)
Heritage Surf and Sport (3700 Landis Avenue)
Stone Harbor
Harbor Outfitters (354 96th Street)
Wildwood
Randazzo Surf School (5th Street Beach, North Wildwood)
Kona Surf Co. (160 W Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood)
Parasailing
Parasailing allows you to fly high above the waves while being towed by a boat. If you’re lucky, they may even dip you down into the water so you can get your toes wet.
Parasailing Companies
Cape May
East Coast Parasail (1121 Route 109)
Ocean City
Ocean City Parasail (232 Bay Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
FlyOCNJ ( 314 Bay Avenue)
Sea Isle City/Townsends Inlet
Sea Isle City Parasail (86th and Bay at Sunset Pier)
Wildwood
Hang Loose Parasail ((502 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood)
Atlantic Parasail (1001 Ocean Drive, Wildwood Crest)
Other Watersports
If you just love being on the water, there are other watersports opportunities beyond those listed above.
Wakeboarding, Water Skiing and Tubing
Wakeside Watersports – 4216 Park Road, Sea Isle
Totally Tubular Watersports – 314 Bay Avenue, Ocean City
Wildcard Watersports and Boat Cruises – 560 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood
Aqua Parks
Island Watersports Aqua Park (9701 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor) – inflatable park floating on the Bay in Stone Harbor
Totally Tubular Aqua Park – 228 Bay Avenue, Ocean City
