68°
Sunny
0%
67
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
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
66 /100
good
58 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Clear
Wind
10 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
67°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:21 PM
4.5 ft · in 57m
Wave Height
2.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jun 3, 7:16 AM
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:30 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:13 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 3:50 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 10:21 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
67°
Sunny
1%
67
76°
Sunny
0%
66
77°
Mostly Sunny
3%
66
73°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
24
61°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
9
63°
Chance Rain Showers
25%
40
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Beach Haven (LBI).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Beach Haven (LBI) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS