Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 9 AM-12 PM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-2 PM (UV Index 8)
About This Beach
Point Pleasant Beach is a popular Jersey Shore destination featuring a long boardwalk with arcades, shops, and restaurants. The beach itself is large with a sandy area but can get crowded, particularly during peak hours. While generally clean, the beach has garnered negative feedback due to high prices for entry and parking, strict rules, and early closures. The experience is mixed, with some praising the scenery and others criticizing the management.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 7/16/2026, 8:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 74° | 1 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 78° | 3 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 82° | 4 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 85° | 6 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 89° | 7 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 90° | 8 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 92° | 8 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/16/2026, 8:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 73°F | 1.5 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | +0.5 ft |
| 09:00 | 73°F | 1.5 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | +0.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 74°F | 1.5 ft | 9s | ↓ S | +0.6 ft |
| 11:00 | 74°F | 1.5 ft | 9s | ↓ S | -0.2 ft |
| 12:00 | 75°F | 1.6 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -1.3 ft |
| 13:00 | 75°F | 1.7 ft | 8s | ↘ SE | -2.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 75°F | 1.8 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -3.4 ft |