Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Point Pleasant Beach

300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Home of Jenkinson's Boardwalk — the classic Jersey Shore experience with amusement park rides, an aquarium, arcades, mini-golf, and a mile of lifeguarded Atlantic sand. Manasquan Inlet on the north end draws surfcasters year-round.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · 59°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

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

Weather

59°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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0 Swim

50 Sunbathe

70 Walk

15 Fish

70 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at Central, 0.4 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 8531680 · Observed 1.05 ft · Predicted 0.33 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

59°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

8 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Southeast Burlington and Ocean Counties

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

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

59°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

60°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

59°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

62°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

60°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

57°

Chance Light Rain

32%

Fri Nov 13

52°

Chance Light Rain

45%

What to Bring Today

critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°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

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking; paid Jenkinson's lots along the boardwalk.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Entry Fee

Jenkinson's season badge $130 (12-64), senior (65+) $95; daily $13-14 (in-person only)

Address

300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Amenities

lifeguardsboardwalkamusement parkaquariumarcadesmini-golfrestaurantsbarsrestrooms

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Point Pleasant Beach today?

Point Pleasant Beach 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 Point Pleasant Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Point Pleasant Beach?

Jenkinson's season badge $130 (12-64), senior (65+) $95; daily $13-14 (in-person only)

Are there lifeguards at Point Pleasant Beach?

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

What amenities are at Point Pleasant Beach?

Amenities at Point Pleasant Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, amusement park, aquarium, arcades, mini-golf, restaurants, bars.

When is the water warmest at Point Pleasant Beach?

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 Point Pleasant Beach located?

Point Pleasant Beach is in Ocean County, NJ, at 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742.