Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Belmar

1.3 miles of lifeguarded Monmouth County sand with a classic 1.3-mile boardwalk, bars and restaurants walking distance, and one of the bigger free-parking footprints on the North Shore. Long-time surfing spot with annual pro-am contests.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · 60°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

60°F air — chilly for a beach day
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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51 Sunbathe

71 Walk

16 Fish

71 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at L Street Beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Water level 0.7 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 8531680 · Observed 1.05 ft · Predicted 0.33 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

60°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

25 Good

Ozone · Central

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

60°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Barometer

29.78 inHg

Falling 0.7 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:47 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:00 AM	High	5.6 ft
12:19 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:17 PM	High	4.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:27 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:40 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:04 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:59 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:07 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:18 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:39 PM	High	4.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:46 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:55 AM	High	5.6 ft
2:28 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:19 PM	High	4.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	0.5 ft
8:33 AM	High	5.4 ft
3:08 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:59 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:02 AM	Low	0.7 ft
9:11 AM	High	5.1 ft
3:46 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:43 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:38 AM	Low	0.9 ft
9:52 AM	High	4.9 ft
4:25 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:31 PM	High	3.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

60°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

60°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

58°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

61°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

61°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

57°

Chance Light Rain

30%

Fri Nov 13

53°

Chance Light Rain

44%

What to Bring Today

critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE

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

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor

4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Mostly free street parking; paid beachfront meters via ParkMobile at Ocean Ave/North Blvd/Silver Lake/Marina.

Dogs

Licensed leashed dogs permitted Oct 1 – Apr 30 only. Never on the boardwalk in-season (except crossing to beach).

Entry Fee

Season $80, daily $12 (daily tags must be pre-ordered via the Belmar app)

Address

507 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719

Amenities

lifeguardsboardwalkbarsrestaurantsrestroomsoutdoor showersfishing pier nearby

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Belmar today?

Belmar 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 Belmar dog-friendly?

Licensed leashed dogs permitted Oct 1 – Apr 30 only. Never on the boardwalk in-season (except crossing to beach).

Is there an entry fee at Belmar?

Season $80, daily $12 (daily tags must be pre-ordered via the Belmar app)

Are there lifeguards at Belmar?

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

What amenities are at Belmar?

Amenities at Belmar include lifeguards, boardwalk, bars, restaurants, restrooms, outdoor showers, fishing pier nearby.

When is the water warmest at Belmar?

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 Belmar located?

Belmar is in Monmouth County, NJ, at 507 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719.