Ocean Swimming Beach, NJ
Sunrise to Sunset
472 miles
69
°F
3
16
mph
83
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 4 PM-10 PM — swimming not recommended
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 4 PM-8 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (17mph)
About This Beach
Island Beach State Park offers a clean, sandy beach with varying wave conditions suitable for swimming and boogie boarding. Amenities include restrooms, showers, and food options, although cleanliness and availability can fluctuate. Crowds vary depending on the season and time of day, with summer and holidays being the busiest.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/5/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 69° | 3 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 69° | 2 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 70° | 1 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 69° | 0 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 69° | 0 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 69° | 0 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 68° | 0 | 14 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/5/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 70°F | 2.1 ft | 12s | → E | -0.3 ft |
| 17:00 | 70°F | 2.1 ft | 12s | → E | +0.6 ft |
| 18:00 | 70°F | 2.1 ft | 11s | → E | +0.9 ft |
| 19:00 | 70°F | 2.1 ft | 11s | → E | +0.8 ft |
| 20:00 | 70°F | 2.1 ft | 11s | → E | +0.0 ft |
| 21:00 | 70°F | 2 ft | 11s | → E | -1.1 ft |
| 22:00 | 70°F | 2 ft | 11s | → E | -2.4 ft |