80°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
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
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
85 /100
ideal
86 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:27 PM
5.2 ft · in 3.8h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
8s · SSE swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 11:49 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:27 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
5%
84
82°
Rain Showers
88%
42
88°
Mostly Sunny
12%
84
87°
Sunny
1%
84
91°
Mostly Sunny
5%
74
96°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
16%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — 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