Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Belmar

1.3 miles of lifeguarded Monmouth County sand with a classic 1.3-mile boardwalk, bars and restaurants walking distance, and one of the bigger free-parking footprints on the North Shore. Long-time surfing spot with annual pro-am contests.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

78°F air · 68°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Weather

78°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

68°F water — swimmable, refreshing

82 /100

great

80 Swim

84 Sunbathe

87 Walk

76 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

78°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 15 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

7 High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

81°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

68°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

5:31 PM

5.1 ft · in 2.8h

Barometer

30.10 inHg

1019 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ450)

The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:27 AM

Sunset

8:29 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:59 AM	High	4.0 ft
11:13 AM	Low	0.8 ft
5:31 PM	High	5.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

78°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

15%

Sat Jun 27

74°

Rain Showers

79%

Sun Jun 28

76°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jun 29

77°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 30

82°

Mostly Sunny

11%

Wed Jul 1

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor

1:40 AM - 2:40 AM

Major

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Minor

4:40 PM - 5:40 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Mostly free street parking; paid beachfront meters via ParkMobile at Ocean Ave/North Blvd/Silver Lake/Marina.

Dogs

Licensed leashed dogs permitted Oct 1 – Apr 30 only. Never on the boardwalk in-season (except crossing to beach).

Entry Fee

Season $80, daily $12 (daily tags must be pre-ordered via the Belmar app)

Address

507 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719

Amenities

lifeguardsboardwalkbarsrestaurantsrestroomsoutdoor showersfishing pier nearby

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Belmar.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Belmar from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Belmar dog-friendly?

Licensed leashed dogs permitted Oct 1 – Apr 30 only. Never on the boardwalk in-season (except crossing to beach).

Is there an entry fee at Belmar?

Season $80, daily $12 (daily tags must be pre-ordered via the Belmar app)

Are there lifeguards at Belmar?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Belmar during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Belmar?

Amenities at Belmar include lifeguards, boardwalk, bars, restaurants, restrooms, outdoor showers, fishing pier nearby.

When is the water warmest at Belmar?

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 Belmar located?

Belmar is in Monmouth County, NJ, at 507 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719.