75°
Sunny
0%
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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.
75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 0 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
70 /100
great
54 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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
75°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:33 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.2h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jun 3, 7:16 AM
Tomorrow: Low
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:20 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 5:02 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:33 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Sunny
1%
75
86°
Sunny
0%
75
87°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
24
70°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
20
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
65
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
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