81°
Areas Of Smoke
44%
58
Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Belmar
507 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719
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.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for photography.
NWS alert active · 44% rain · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 44% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — special marine warning issued july 18 at 4:02pm edt until july 18 at 6:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
42 /100
ok
32 Swim
48 Sunbathe
56 Walk
48 Fish
68 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.8 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
Special Marine Warning issued July 18 at 4:02PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
81°F
Areas Of Smoke
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
44%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.0 ft
S swell
Barometer
29.82 inHg
1010 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:25 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 12:48 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 7:12 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:45 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:47 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:01 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:24 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:47 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:53 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:11 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:26 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 9:46 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 10:43 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:22 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 10:38 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 4:55 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 11:33 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
2%
84
77°
Sunny
0%
85
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
65%
18
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
78%
13
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
76
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
83
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 44% rain chance
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.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Major
3:40 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Belmar today?
Belmar 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 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS