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

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 58°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

58°F air — chilly for a beach day
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
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

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 1:11pm est until november 8 at 9:00am est by nws mount holly nj
Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

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0 Swim

36 Sunbathe

64 Walk

0 Fish

65 Photo

Best for photography today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at 5th St North, 0.5 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Water level 0.9 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 1.44 ft · Predicted 0.52 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 1:11PM EST until November 8 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

58°F

Clear

Wind

15 to 20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

25 Good

Ozone · South Coastal

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:50 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	High	4.9 ft
11:59 AM	Low	0.2 ft
5:58 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:02 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:22 AM	High	5.0 ft
12:44 PM	Low	0.2 ft
6:40 PM	High	4.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:40 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:01 AM	High	5.0 ft
1:25 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:20 PM	High	3.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:16 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:38 AM	High	5.0 ft
2:05 PM	Low	0.3 ft
7:59 PM	High	3.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:51 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:15 AM	High	4.9 ft
2:44 PM	Low	0.4 ft
8:37 PM	High	3.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	0.6 ft
8:53 AM	High	4.7 ft
3:26 PM	Low	0.6 ft
9:18 PM	High	3.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	Low	0.8 ft
9:33 AM	High	4.5 ft
4:11 PM	Low	0.7 ft
10:03 PM	High	3.2 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

58°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

60°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

62°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

61°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

58°

Chance Light Rain

33%

Fri Nov 13

52°

Chance Light Rain

43%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°F outside

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

3:20 PM - 4:20 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.