The Avalon Manor Pier overlooks the bay, and makes for a great location to watch a sunrise. In this view, the southern tip of Sea Isle City is on the left, and the Avalon Yacht Club on the right, with the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge in between.
WET TO WINDY TO WARM! Saturday’s heavy rains gave way to dry-but-gusty conditions on Sunday and Monday. A strong offshore wind combined with gusts up to 50mph to make for two blustery days. The offshore flow resulted in tide levels about a foot below normal, as surface water was blown offshore. This is the opposite of what we see during nor’easter storms, when onshore winds push water toward the shore, holding it there, raising tide levels. By Tuesday the strong winds were gone, and temperatures began rising. Inland areas were expected to reach the mid-60s, while the island was about ten degrees cooler due to daily sea breezes.
THE STONE HARBOR SHIVER takes place this weekend! From the Friday night Pre-Shiver Party to the Polar Plunge to the post-party, it’s a weekend’s worth of fun! In case you’re wondering, the ocean water temperature is about 43 degrees! Think you have what it takes to endure a Polar Plunge into the chilly water? You can register here: https://www.active.com/stone-harbor-nj/water-sports/swimming/stone-harbor-shiver-polar-plunge-2024
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME has given us extra late-day sunlight, and the first post-7pm sunsets of the year. Next time you’re in town, take advantage of a beautiful sunset over the bay. Great viewing spots include the bayfront piers at 8th Street, 33rd Street, 53rd Street, and 83rd Street, or nearly any west-facing street end.
THE OSPREYS ARE COMING! The Wetlands Institute reported that “the first few Osprey have been spotted in New Jersey, and they’ll soon be building nests on the platforms that dot the marshes at the Institute. Osprey platforms played a critical role in the bird’s recovery post DDT, and continue to do so as they’ve lost many natural nest sites to development. The platforms that surround [The Wetlands Institute] are a favorite because the marsh provides the Osprey easier access to the fish they need to thrive and to feed their young.” Keep an eye on area platforms for ospreys building nests!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15th, 6pm to 9pm.
- Live Jazz at Spiaggetta: The Brian Betz Quartet. No cover, BYOB, regular menu. Friday, March 15th, 6:30-9:30pm.
- Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach. Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96th & First Avenue. At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins. Saturday, March 16th, 12pm to 3pm.
- Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of Avalon’s Past. Avalon History Center, 39th Street Tennis Building, Saturday, March 16th, 1pm.
- Harbor Hop Family Run & Walk, Stone Harbor. 5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk. To register visit RunSignUp.com/HarborHop
- Easter Egg Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields. Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field. Saturday, March 30th, 10am sharp.
- Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
- Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th. Visit participating businesses to apply in person.
- Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13th.
- Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20th.
New Listings:
173 33rd Street, 3, Avalon, $1,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240662
704 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $3,975,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240660
11917 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $7,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240687
4277 5th Avenue, Avalon, $8,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240682
Properties Under Contract:
X-18 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $1,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240452
2937 Dune Drive, Unit 2, Avalon, $2,199,990, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231346
2749 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232775
26 E 17th Street, Avalon, $3,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240564
6519 Dune Drive, Avalon, $6,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240667
Properties Sold:
7929 Dune Drive, 104, Avalon, $575,000, SOLD MLS#: 240063
66 E 20th Street, 303, Avalon, $1,395,000, SOLD MLS#: 240108
2578 Dune Drive, 2578, Avalon, $2,360,000, SOLD MLS#: 231429
2588 Dune Drive, 2588, Avalon, $2,399,000, SOLD MLS#: 231430
10623 Second Ave., Stone Harbor, $2,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 231197
