86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
78
Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Avalon
30th St & the Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202
"Cooler by a Mile" — Avalon juts a mile further east into the Atlantic than neighboring towns, catching cooler breezes. Quiet residential streets, the tallest natural dunes on the Jersey Shore protecting the beaches, and lifeguarded family sand. Reciprocal beach tags with Stone Harbor.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
86°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
80 Swim
77 Sunbathe
84 Walk
76 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
19%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Wave Height
2.6 ft
5s · SSW swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jun 26, 7:13 AM
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:52 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:47 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 12:35 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:13 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms
78%
15
78°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
21%
77
79°
Sunny
2%
84
82°
Sunny
2%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny
10%
82
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
15%
50
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free and metered street parking.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk/dunes Mar 1 – Sep 30.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free May 23 – Sep 7
Address
30th St & the Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Avalon.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Avalon from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Avalon dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk/dunes Mar 1 – Sep 30.
Is there an entry fee at Avalon?
Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free May 23 – Sep 7
Are there lifeguards at Avalon?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Avalon during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Avalon?
Amenities at Avalon include lifeguards, tall dunes, boardwalk (partial), restrooms, family beach.
When is the water warmest at Avalon?
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 Avalon located?
Avalon is in Cape May County, NJ, at 30th St & the Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS