Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Beach Haven (LBI)

The southern hub of Long Beach Island — restaurants, bars, the Fantasy Island amusement park, the Bay Village shops, and miles of lifeguarded Atlantic sand. Beach Haven has LBI's best-known boardwalk-style scene (though technically no continuous boardwalk). Free Wednesdays — no badge needed.

Eats & Drinks 37 Stay 26 Charters & Tours 6 Shops 2 Rentals 2

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · 58°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 20 mph.

Weather

58°F air — chilly for a beach day
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

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0 Swim

36 Sunbathe

64 Walk

65 Photo

Best for photography today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at Taylor Ocean Front, 0.5 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Water level 0.9 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 8534720 · Observed 1.44 ft · Predicted 0.52 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

58°F

Clear

Wind

20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

8 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Southeast Burlington and Ocean Counties

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

60°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

4:49 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	High	4.9 ft
11:59 AM	Low	0.2 ft
5:58 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:02 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:22 AM	High	5.0 ft
12:44 PM	Low	0.2 ft
6:40 PM	High	4.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:40 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:01 AM	High	5.0 ft
1:25 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:20 PM	High	3.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:16 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:38 AM	High	5.0 ft
2:05 PM	Low	0.3 ft
7:59 PM	High	3.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:51 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:15 AM	High	4.9 ft
2:44 PM	Low	0.4 ft
8:37 PM	High	3.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	0.6 ft
8:53 AM	High	4.7 ft
3:26 PM	Low	0.6 ft
9:18 PM	High	3.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	Low	0.8 ft
9:33 AM	High	4.5 ft
4:11 PM	Low	0.7 ft
10:03 PM	High	3.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

58°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

60°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

59°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

61°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

60°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

57°

Chance Light Rain

34%

Fri Nov 13

52°

Chance Light Rain

44%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°F outside

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

Beach Info

Parking

Street and paid lots.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $40 (thru Jun 5), season $50, weekly $25, daily $10, senior (65+) $12. Free Wednesdays. Veterans free w/ ID.

Address

7th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Amenities

lifeguardsamusement parkshoppingrestaurantsbarsrestrooms

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Beach Haven (LBI) today?

Beach Haven (LBI) 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 Beach Haven (LBI) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Beach Haven (LBI)?

Pre-season $40 (thru Jun 5), season $50, weekly $25, daily $10, senior (65+) $12. Free Wednesdays. Veterans free w/ ID.

Are there lifeguards at Beach Haven (LBI)?

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

What amenities are at Beach Haven (LBI)?

Amenities at Beach Haven (LBI) include lifeguards, amusement park, shopping, restaurants, bars, restrooms.

When is the water warmest at Beach Haven (LBI)?

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 Beach Haven (LBI) located?

Beach Haven (LBI) is in Ocean County, NJ, at 7th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008.