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Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Spring Lake
Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
The "Irish Riviera" — a picturesque two-mile boardwalk along an affluent Jersey Shore town with manicured streets, grand Victorian homes, and no commercial strip. Clean sand, lifeguarded, and refreshingly quiet compared to Belmar next door. Walking the boardwalk is free.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 60°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 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
30 /100
skip
0 Swim
51 Sunbathe
71 Walk
71 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Closed for Season
Sampled at Essex Ave, 0.1 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 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
60°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
25 Good
Ozone · Central
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
61°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Wave Height
3.9 ft
10s · SSE swell
Barometer
29.78 inHg
Falling 0.7 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 4mo ago: clean
USGS · not a current condition
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
4:47 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 12:19 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:17 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:27 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:40 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 1:04 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:59 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:07 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:18 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 1:47 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 7:39 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:46 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:55 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 2:28 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:19 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:33 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 3:08 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:59 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:02 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:11 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 3:46 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 9:43 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:38 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:52 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 4:25 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:31 PM | High | 3.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
61°
Sunny
2%
54
59°
Sunny
1%
52
62°
Sunny
0%
58
61°
Mostly Sunny
0%
59
57°
Chance Light Rain
31%
36
52°
Chance Light Rain
44%
14
What to Bring Today
- critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Generally free street parking; easier on weekdays.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted on beach off-season only.
Entry Fee
Daily $12 beach badge; seasonal rates set annually
Address
Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Spring Lake today?
Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted on beach off-season only.
Is there an entry fee at Spring Lake?
Daily $12 beach badge; seasonal rates set annually
Are there lifeguards at Spring Lake?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Spring Lake during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Spring Lake?
Amenities at Spring Lake include lifeguards, boardwalk, restrooms, outdoor showers, changing rooms.
When is the water warmest at Spring Lake?
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 Spring Lake located?
Spring Lake is in Monmouth County, NJ, at Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762.
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