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

Great day for a beach walk.

Swim advisory · 78°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

56 /100

good

32 Swim

77 Sunbathe

84 Walk

26 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at L Street Beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

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 8531680 · Observed 2.13 ft · Predicted 1.50 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:17 PM

5.9 ft · in 0m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

Barometer

30.21 inHg

Falling 1.3 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ450)

The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:57 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
6:59 AM	High	5.3 ft
1:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:17 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:45 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
7:47 AM	High	5.6 ft
1:57 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:03 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
8:32 AM	High	5.8 ft
2:47 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:47 PM	High	5.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:13 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
9:16 AM	High	5.8 ft
3:33 PM	Low	0.0 ft
9:30 PM	High	5.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:53 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
9:58 AM	High	5.7 ft
4:17 PM	Low	0.2 ft
10:13 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:30 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:41 AM	High	5.6 ft
4:58 PM	Low	0.4 ft
10:58 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:06 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:25 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:40 PM	Low	0.7 ft
11:45 PM	High	4.5 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

84°

Partly Sunny

Thu Sep 10

86°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

15%

Fri Sep 11

76°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Sep 12

75°

Partly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

77°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%

Mon Sep 14

77°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

77°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
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

10:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Minor

4:20 AM - 5:20 AM

Major

10:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Minor

6:10 PM - 7:10 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.