79°
Sunny
0%
86
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
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F water · 79°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
81 /100
great
78 Swim
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
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
79°F
Sunny
Wind
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 06 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
75°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:29 PM
5.4 ft · in 3.3h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
5s · E swell
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ451)
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 Moderate
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Moderate
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Moderate
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Moderate
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:12 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:03 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 11:56 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 6:29 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:11 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:04 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 12:56 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:27 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:02 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 1:53 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:22 PM | High | 5.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:54 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:56 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 2:47 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:13 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:42 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:47 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 3:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:02 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 10:38 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 4:33 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 10:51 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:30 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 5:29 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny
0%
83
85°
Sunny
0%
81
93°
Sunny
5%
71
85°
Mostly Sunny
3%
84
83°
Mostly Sunny
6%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
42
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).
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS