Atlantic County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Brigantine

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+.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 75°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Weather

81°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

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

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 1:09pm edt until september 10 at 2:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

37 /100

1 Swim

78 Sunbathe

85 Walk

0 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at 10th St North, 0.6 mi from this 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 8534720 · Observed 2.48 ft · Predicted 1.79 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:09PM EDT until September 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 2:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

81°F

Sunny

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

83°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

75°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

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 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

6:33 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:36 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:39 AM	High	4.4 ft
12:37 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:59 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:22 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
7:29 AM	High	4.7 ft
1:30 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
7:47 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:05 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
8:14 AM	High	4.9 ft
2:18 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
8:31 PM	High	5.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:45 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
8:56 AM	High	5.0 ft
3:04 PM	Low	0.0 ft
9:12 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:22 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:37 AM	High	5.0 ft
3:47 PM	Low	0.2 ft
9:52 PM	High	4.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:59 AM	Low	0.3 ft
10:17 AM	High	4.9 ft
4:33 PM	Low	0.5 ft
10:33 PM	High	4.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:37 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:59 AM	High	4.7 ft
5:21 PM	Low	0.8 ft
11:16 PM	High	3.9 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

81°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

83°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Sep 11

78°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Sep 12

78°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

81°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

64%

Mon Sep 14

80°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

80°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very 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

10:50 AM - 12:50 PM

Minor

6:10 PM - 7:10 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

lifeguardssurf-fishing beach (north end)restroomswildlife refuge nearby

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.