The Marina at Southwinds offers a bountiful array of goods and services to attend to all of your needs. Slip-holders enjoy the perks of "membership" discounts off of ship store merchandise, and the restaurant. Gas and Diesel is available from Valvtect premium fuels, which have additives that will provide protection for your engine.

There's never a reason to be bored at the Marina at Southwinds, as the inviting town of Forked River lies only 2 1/2 miles away complete with shopping centers, bars, restaurants, and local flavor in terms of arts and crafts shops. But you really don't have to go anywhere to find yourself in awe-inspiring activity. The Forked River itself is a picturesque scene of tannic waters surrounded by cedar pines, ripe for a day of exploring, and the 10 minute ride to Barnegat Bay offers tons of fishing, crabbing and lounging opportunities, namely at the aforementioned Tice's Shoal (N39 50.41/W74 06.281) on the backside of Island Beach State Park.

If you want to grab something to eat after those lazy days of lounging around, the Marina sits just steps away from the casual fine-dining with beautiful views at Latitudes Restaurant & Deck Bar. The restaurant is actually the closest dock and dine location to the Barnegat Inlet, and features a deck bar during the summer season with live entertainment. Barnegat Bay boaters have found docking in to Forked river provides a quiet repite on those busy Jersey Shore weekends, and Latitudes Restaurant & Deck Bar at Southwinds is the perfect escape route. Large banquet facilities are available call 609-242-2648 for more info.

A full line of user-friendly amenities is included for marina visitors, including laundry, and six bathhouses (three for men and three for women). Transient boats are welcome at the Marina at Southwinds, although it's advised that you call ahead to reserve a slip, which can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet at a rate of $3.00 per foot. The Marina can be reached on VHF Channel 17.

If you are trailering a boat, the site offers a launch ramp with ample rig parking, a rarity in the Garden State. There's also a 25 ton travel lift if you need to haul your boat for repair, along with a n on-site mechanical department to help you. The Marina at Southwinds is open year round. We also offer winterization with dry and wet storage for the long winter months.

Conveniently located heading west directly from the BB bouty in Barnegat Bay, the Marina at Southwinds is the first marina on your right open entering the Forked River channel. The facility is made to order for the recreational boater and will cover andy need a boater may come across on their travels.