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Mostly Sunny
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Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Seaside Park
Central Ave & J St, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Seaside Heights' quieter southern neighbor — no boardwalk rides or arcades, just lifeguarded residential-town beach south to the gates of Island Beach State Park. The honeypot fills next door; this is the escape.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 1:09pm edt until september 10 at 2:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
- Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality
37 /100
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0 Swim
68 Sunbathe
81 Walk
76 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Closed for Season
Sampled at Brighton, 0.3 mi from this beach.
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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:09PM EDT until September 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
75°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.3 ft
4s · SW swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM
Tomorrow: Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:36 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:39 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 12:37 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:59 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:22 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 7:29 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 1:30 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 7:47 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:14 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 2:18 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:31 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:56 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 3:04 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 9:12 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:37 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:52 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:59 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:17 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 4:33 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:33 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:59 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 5:21 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:16 PM | High | 3.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Mostly Sunny
10%
81
76°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
76°
Mostly Sunny
3%
81
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64%
22
78°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
78°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Entry Fee
Seasonal & daily beach badges; check borough site
Address
Central Ave & J St, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Seaside Park today?
Seaside Park 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 Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Seaside Park?
Seasonal & daily beach badges; check borough site
Are there lifeguards at Seaside Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seaside Park?
Amenities at Seaside Park include lifeguards, restrooms, residential beach.
When is the water warmest at Seaside Park?
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 Park located?
Seaside Park is in Ocean County, NJ, at Central Ave & J St, Seaside Park, NJ 08752.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS