79°
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
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 70. 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
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
75 /100
great
66 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
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 12, 8:36 AM
Tomorrow: Low
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12:12 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%
86
86°
Sunny
0%
81
94°
Sunny
6%
69
86°
Mostly Sunny
3%
83
85°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
41
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 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