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Partly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
Swim advisory · NWS alert active · 78°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°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
42 /100
ok
3 Swim
78 Sunbathe
85 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Closed for Season
Sampled at Essex Ave, 0.1 mi from this beach.
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.
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
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:17 PM
5.9 ft · in 0m
Wave Height
3.3 ft
4s · SW swell
Barometer
30.21 inHg
Falling 1.3 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ450)
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 Low
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 6:59 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 1:06 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 7:17 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:47 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 1:57 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:03 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:32 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 2:47 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:47 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:13 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 3:33 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 9:30 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:58 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 4:17 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:13 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:41 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 4:58 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:58 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:25 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:40 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:45 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
11%
83
77°
Mostly Sunny
0%
87
76°
Partly Sunny
2%
85
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
22
78°
Mostly Sunny
4%
87
78°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- 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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