BEACH HAVEN SUP FIELD GUIDE
Bay-Glide to Mordecai Island: Stand‑Up Paddleboarding Through Beach Haven’s Quiet Coves
A lively, family‑friendly SUP tour (roughly 90–120 minutes) that threads Pearl Street’s bay waters, visits Mordecai Island, and offers close encounters with local wildlife — a concise field guide to what to expect on the water.
Bay-Glide to Mordecai Island: Stand‑Up Paddleboarding Through Beach Haven’s Quiet Coves.
The Beach Haven StandUp Paddle Board EcoTour is a social, shoreline‑focused paddle through the bay off Pearl Street that suits beginners and seasoned paddlers alike. Over the course of the outing participants glide into sheltered coves, paddle past Mordecai Island, and scan the shallows for turtles, rays and local birdlife — an accessible, wildlife‑rich run on calm waters designed for families and celebratory groups.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pearl Street to Mordecai Island
The tour launches from the bay off Pearl Street and works its way toward Mordecai Island, threading protective coves and shallow channels that make for relaxed paddling and steady views of the shoreline.
Turtles, Rays and Bay Birds
Expect frequent wildlife sightings in the bay’s shallows, with turtles, rays and a variety of shore and water birds commonly spotted during the tour.
Family‑Friendly, Festive Paddle
Framed as a lively, social outing, the SUP tour is promoted as ideal for families, friends and celebratory groups — offering a fun atmosphere whether you’re trying SUP for the first time or paddling regularly.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The flow is casual and buoyant: brief on‑land orientation, then a mostly sheltered glide across the bay for roughly an hour and a half to two hours. Instructors keep groups cohesive while riders paddle into coves and around island edges, alternating low‑effort cruising with moments of wildlife watching and shoreline exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator lists the outing at roughly 90–120 minutes (about 1 hour 45 minutes is the commonly cited on‑water time).
Bring excitement, water, sunscreen and a towel; participants should be prepared to swim if necessary.
Meet at the shop on 220 S Bay Ave in Beach Haven and arrive about 15 minutes early to check in before the launch at Pearl Street on the bay.
The tour operates with a roughly 5:1 paddler‑to‑instructor ratio; instructors are CPR‑certified and the operation is fully insured.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is typically presented as a 90–120 minute outing (roughly 1 hour 45 minutes of paddleboarding).
What ages can participate?
Participants must be at least 7 years old.
What should I bring?
Bring sunscreen, water, a towel and general excitement — and be prepared to swim if necessary.
Where do we meet?
Arrive about 15 minutes early at the shop on 220 S Bay Ave in Beach Haven for check‑in before the Pearl Street bay launch.
Is the trip safe for beginners?
Yes: the tour is geared toward beginners and mixed‑ability groups, with a roughly 5:1 paddler‑to‑instructor staffing and CPR‑certified instructors.
Will we see wildlife?
Yes — turtles, rays and a variety of birds are commonly spotted during the tour along the coves and island shorelines.