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.

Eats & Drinks 12 Charters & Tours 2

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 57°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

Weather

57°F air — chilly for a beach day
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 1:11pm est until november 8 at 9:00am est by nws mount holly nj
Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

24 /100

skip

0 Swim

35 Sunbathe

64 Walk

65 Photo

Best for photography today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at 7th Street and Bay Avalon Yacht Club, 1.0 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 1:11PM EST until November 8 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

57°F

Clear

Wind

15 to 20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

25 Good

Ozone · South Coastal

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Next High Tide

7:10 PM

4.9 ft · in 37m

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Barometer

29.88 inHg

1012 hPa · buoy 44009

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:52 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:25 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:51 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:04 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:10 PM	High	4.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:04 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:32 AM	High	5.8 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:53 PM	High	4.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:12 AM	High	5.8 ft
2:27 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:33 PM	High	4.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:18 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:49 AM	High	5.7 ft
3:05 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:11 PM	High	4.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:55 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:27 AM	High	5.6 ft
3:44 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:50 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:33 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.4 ft
4:24 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:30 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:13 AM	Low	0.7 ft
10:45 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:06 PM	Low	0.7 ft
11:11 PM	High	4.0 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

57°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

60°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

64°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

61°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

58°

Chance Light Rain

32%

Fri Nov 13

53°

Chance Light Rain

41%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 57°F outside

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.