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Mostly Sunny
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Atlantic County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Brigantine
4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203
The barrier-island beach town just north of Atlantic City — miles of quieter family sand, a vehicle-access beach on the north end for surf fishing, and Brigantine Wildlife Refuge marsh views on the bay side. Free beach tags for seniors 65+.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for fishing.
75°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
83 /100
great
77 Swim
81 Sunbathe
86 Walk
87 Fish
82 Photo
Best for fishing 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly 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
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ452)
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 Moderate
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Moderate
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Moderate
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Moderate
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:40 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
84°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
85°
Sunny
0%
81
94°
Sunny
2%
70
88°
Sunny
2%
83
86°
Mostly Sunny
5%
83
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 75°F
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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
2:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Major
10:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking along Ocean Ave.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited May 30 – Sep 30 between 14th St N and the southwestern end. Leashed off-season.
Entry Fee
Season $20-$25; daily $10; weekly $15; seniors 65+ free; 60-64 $8
Address
4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Brigantine today?
Brigantine 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 Brigantine dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited May 30 – Sep 30 between 14th St N and the southwestern end. Leashed off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Brigantine?
Season $20-$25; daily $10; weekly $15; seniors 65+ free; 60-64 $8
Are there lifeguards at Brigantine?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Brigantine during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Brigantine?
Amenities at Brigantine include lifeguards, surf-fishing beach (north end), restrooms, wildlife refuge nearby.
When is the water warmest at Brigantine?
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 Brigantine located?
Brigantine is in Atlantic County, NJ, at 4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS