Corson Inlet is one of the only remaining natural inlets in New Jersey. It has not been stabilized with jetties unlike almost all other inlets in New Jersey. As a result, it does what all natural inlets would do: it migrates. In this part of the state, littoral drift travels from north to south. Sand from the north may build up and form a spit on the northern part of the inlet. Some sand may be pushed into the mouth of the inlet forming sand bars. Still, more sand may move beyond the inlet to more southern beaches or inlets. The constant migration of sand depends on the tide and strength of the currents.

In many respects, Corson Inlet is New Jersey's prettiest inlet. Since the mouth of the inlet is choked with sand bars, fewer power boats utilize it. Corson Inlet remains in a quieter, calmer natural state unlike a frequently dredged inlet stabilized by jetties that tends to be loud and smells of boat exhaust.

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