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Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Seaside Heights
Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Mile-long boardwalk with rides, games, pizza joints, arcades, and the Funtown Pier — iconic Jersey Shore since forever (and the "Jersey Shore" show since 2009). Wide lifeguarded sand, plus free beach days for military, moms, and dads throughout the summer.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 59°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 20 mph.
Weather
- 59°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
25 /100
skip
0 Swim
38 Sunbathe
65 Walk
66 Photo
Best for photography today
Swim advisory: Closed for Season
Sampled at Sheridan, 0.1 mi from this beach.
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.
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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
W
Rain
0%
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
6:31 AM
Sunset
4:47 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
60°
Sunny
1%
45
58°
Sunny
1%
43
61°
Sunny
0%
54
60°
Sunny
0%
56
57°
Chance Light Rain
33%
31
52°
Chance Light Rain
45%
11
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- 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).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street; paid lots.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $55 thru Jan 3; regular season $75; weekly $50; daily $13; seniors (65+) $15; kids under 12 free; active/retired military free
Address
Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Seaside Heights today?
Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Seaside Heights?
Pre-season $55 thru Jan 3; regular season $75; weekly $50; daily $13; seniors (65+) $15; kids under 12 free; active/retired military free
Are there lifeguards at Seaside Heights?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Heights during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seaside Heights?
Amenities at Seaside Heights include lifeguards, boardwalk, amusement rides, arcades, restaurants, public restrooms (Hiering/Kearney/Webster), hot showers ($3 at Hiering), lockers.
When is the water warmest at Seaside Heights?
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 Seaside Heights located?
Seaside Heights is in Ocean County, NJ, at Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751.
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