79°
Patchy Smoke
67%
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Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Beach Haven (LBI)
7th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
The southern hub of Long Beach Island — restaurants, bars, the Fantasy Island amusement park, the Bay Village shops, and miles of lifeguarded Atlantic sand. Beach Haven has LBI's best-known boardwalk-style scene (though technically no continuous boardwalk). Free Wednesdays — no badge needed.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
67% rain · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 67% rain — rain likely at some point
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
20 /100
skip
11 Swim
20 Sunbathe
35 Walk
59 Photo
Best for photography 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.
Weather alert in effect
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
79°F
Haze and Smoke
Wind
20 mph
S
Rain
67%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:41 PM
4.6 ft · in 2.7h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
5s · S swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:30 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 5:29 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 12:21 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 6:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 6:53 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 7:23 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:19 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 7:38 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:02 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:21 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:11 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 8:25 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:56 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 9:24 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:53 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 10:25 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:11 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 10:09 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 4:46 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 11:21 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Mostly Sunny
8%
81
77°
Sunny
1%
81
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64%
12
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
85%
2
76°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
68
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
81
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 67% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Street and paid lots.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $40 (thru Jun 5), season $50, weekly $25, daily $10, senior (65+) $12. Free Wednesdays. Veterans free w/ ID.
Address
7th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Beach Haven (LBI) today?
Beach Haven (LBI) 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 Beach Haven (LBI) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Beach Haven (LBI)?
Pre-season $40 (thru Jun 5), season $50, weekly $25, daily $10, senior (65+) $12. Free Wednesdays. Veterans free w/ ID.
Are there lifeguards at Beach Haven (LBI)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Beach Haven (LBI) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Beach Haven (LBI)?
Amenities at Beach Haven (LBI) include lifeguards, amusement park, shopping, restaurants, bars, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Beach Haven (LBI)?
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 Beach Haven (LBI) located?
Beach Haven (LBI) is in Ocean County, NJ, at 7th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008.
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