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Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Asbury Park
1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
The reborn Jersey Shore resort — Stone Pony and Convention Hall bookend a mile of boardwalk with mini-golf, splash parks, restaurants, and the city's signature music-and-arts scene. 1.2 miles of lifeguarded sand between the North End and Wesley Lake.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
84°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
77 /100
great
69 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
83 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Sunny
Wind
5 mph
E
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:50 PM
6.1 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
8s · S swell
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ014 · Issued Jul 12, 8:36 AM
Tomorrow: Low
Barometer
30.19 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:27 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:50 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:26 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:29 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:21 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:27 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:39 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:15 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:23 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:31 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:10 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:09 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:15 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:22 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:56 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:05 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny
0%
82
87°
Sunny
0%
82
97°
Sunny
5%
66
89°
Mostly Sunny
4%
80
88°
Mostly Sunny
6%
82
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
40
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street and paid lots along Ocean Ave.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk Memorial Day – Labor Day. Allowed on boardwalk off-season with leash.
Entry Fee
Pre-season (thru Jun 15) $65, season $70 adult; teens (13-17) and seniors (62+) $20; kids 12 & under free
Address
1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Asbury Park today?
Asbury Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Asbury Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk Memorial Day – Labor Day. Allowed on boardwalk off-season with leash.
Is there an entry fee at Asbury Park?
Pre-season (thru Jun 15) $65, season $70 adult; teens (13-17) and seniors (62+) $20; kids 12 & under free
Are there lifeguards at Asbury Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Asbury Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Asbury Park?
Amenities at Asbury Park include lifeguards, boardwalk, mini-golf, splash park, restaurants, bars, music venues, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Asbury Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Asbury Park located?
Asbury Park is in Monmouth County, NJ, at 1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS