Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Avalon

"Cooler by a Mile" — Avalon juts a mile further east into the Atlantic than neighboring towns, catching cooler breezes. Quiet residential streets, the tallest natural dunes on the Jersey Shore protecting the beaches, and lifeguarded family sand. Reciprocal beach tags with Stone Harbor.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 79°F water · 82°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

82°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 1:09pm edt until september 10 at 2:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj

65 /100

good

49 Swim

78 Sunbathe

85 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 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.

NOAA station 8536110 · Observed 1.23 ft · Predicted 0.69 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:09PM EDT until September 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 2:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

82°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

79°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:07 PM

6.0 ft · in 50m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

Rip Current Risk

Low

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM

Tomorrow: Moderate

Barometer

29.87 inHg

1012 hPa · buoy 44009

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

7:18 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:37 AM	Low	0.4 ft
7:44 AM	High	5.1 ft
1:37 PM	Low	0.1 ft
8:07 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:35 AM	High	5.5 ft
2:30 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:56 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:06 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:21 AM	High	5.7 ft
3:19 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:41 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:46 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:23 PM	High	5.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:46 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:50 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:05 PM	High	5.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:02 AM	Low	0.4 ft
11:27 AM	High	5.7 ft
5:35 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:46 PM	High	5.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:09 PM	High	5.5 ft
6:20 PM	Low	0.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

82°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

85°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Sep 11

80°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

21%

Sat Sep 12

80°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

68%

Mon Sep 14

83°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

82°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free and metered street parking.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk/dunes Mar 1 – Sep 30.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free May 23 – Sep 7

Address

30th St & the Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202

Amenities

lifeguardstall dunesboardwalk (partial)restroomsfamily beach

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Avalon today?

Avalon 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 Avalon dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk/dunes Mar 1 – Sep 30.

Is there an entry fee at Avalon?

Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free May 23 – Sep 7

Are there lifeguards at Avalon?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Avalon during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Avalon?

Amenities at Avalon include lifeguards, tall dunes, boardwalk (partial), restrooms, family beach.

When is the water warmest at Avalon?

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 Avalon located?

Avalon is in Cape May County, NJ, at 30th St & the Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202.