82°
Areas Of Smoke
40%
63
Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Asbury Park
1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
The reborn Jersey Shore resort — Stone Pony and Convention Hall bookend a mile of boardwalk with mini-golf, splash parks, restaurants, and the city's signature music-and-arts scene. 1.2 miles of lifeguarded sand between the North End and Wesley Lake.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
NWS alert active · 40% rain · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely between midnight and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 40% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — flash flood warning issued july 18 at 3:44pm edt until july 18 at 7:45pm edt by nws mount holly nj
49 /100
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39 Swim
55 Sunbathe
61 Walk
71 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.8 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.
Weather alert in effect
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Areas Of Smoke
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
40%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.0 ft
S swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ014 · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM
Barometer
29.82 inHg
1010 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:25 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 12:48 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 7:12 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:45 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:47 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:01 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:24 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:47 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:53 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:11 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:26 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 9:46 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 10:43 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:22 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 10:38 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 4:55 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 11:33 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
2%
85
81°
Sunny
0%
87
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
17
85°
Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
16
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
76
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
83
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 40% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street and paid lots along Ocean Ave.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk Memorial Day – Labor Day. Allowed on boardwalk off-season with leash.
Entry Fee
Pre-season (thru Jun 15) $65, season $70 adult; teens (13-17) and seniors (62+) $20; kids 12 & under free
Address
1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Asbury Park today?
Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk Memorial Day – Labor Day. Allowed on boardwalk off-season with leash.
Is there an entry fee at Asbury Park?
Pre-season (thru Jun 15) $65, season $70 adult; teens (13-17) and seniors (62+) $20; kids 12 & under free
Are there lifeguards at Asbury Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Asbury Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Asbury Park?
Amenities at Asbury Park include lifeguards, boardwalk, mini-golf, splash park, restaurants, bars, music venues, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Asbury Park?
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 Asbury Park located?
Asbury Park is in Monmouth County, NJ, at 1st Ave & the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS