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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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
75 /100
great
66 Swim
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
75 Fish
82 Photo
Best for walking 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
81°F
Sunny
Wind
5 to 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
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
75°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:50 PM
6.1 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
5s · E swell
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 12, 8:36 AM
Tomorrow: Low
Water Quality
Clean
30 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:27 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:50 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:26 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:29 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:21 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:27 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:39 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:15 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:23 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:31 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:10 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:09 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:15 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:22 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:56 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:05 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
0%
86
86°
Sunny
0%
81
95°
Sunny
4%
71
86°
Mostly Sunny
4%
83
85°
Mostly Sunny
6%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
44
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
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
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS