81°
Sunny
0%
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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.
81°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
81 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
81°F
Sunny
Wind
5 to 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 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:50 PM
6.1 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
8s · S swell
Barometer
30.19 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
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 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
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:27 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:50 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:26 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:29 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:21 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:27 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:39 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:15 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:23 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:31 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:10 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:09 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:15 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:22 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:56 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:05 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
83
87°
Sunny
0%
82
95°
Sunny
5%
69
86°
Mostly Sunny
4%
83
84°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
84°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
42
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS