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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

75°F water · 77°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

77°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone

72 /100

great

64 Swim

77 Sunbathe

85 Walk

80 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.

NOAA station 8534720 · Observed 0.81 ft · Predicted 0.20 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

77°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

75°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

6:29 PM

5.4 ft · in 3.3h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · E swell

Rip Current Risk

Moderate

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 12, 8:36 AM

Tomorrow: Low

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 7mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:39 AM

Sunset

8:25 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:12 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:03 AM	High	3.7 ft
11:56 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
6:29 PM	High	5.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:11 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:04 AM	High	3.9 ft
12:56 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
7:27 PM	High	5.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:05 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
8:02 AM	High	4.1 ft
1:53 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
8:22 PM	High	5.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:54 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
8:56 AM	High	4.2 ft
2:47 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
9:13 PM	High	5.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:42 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
9:47 AM	High	4.4 ft
3:39 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
10:02 PM	High	5.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:30 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:38 AM	High	4.4 ft
4:33 PM	Low	0.0 ft
10:51 PM	High	5.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:18 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:30 AM	High	4.4 ft
5:29 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:41 PM	High	4.6 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

77°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

77°

Sunny

Tue Jul 14

83°

Sunny

Wed Jul 15

90°

Sunny

Thu Jul 16

85°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jul 17

82°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jul 18

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

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 75°F

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.