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.

77°F air · 69°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

77°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

69°F water — swimmable, refreshing

81 /100

great

77 Swim

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 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.

NOAA station 8531680 · Observed 1.58 ft · Predicted 1.08 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

75°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

69°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

10:35 PM

5.0 ft · in 1.2h

Barometer

30.17 inHg

1022 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 5mo 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 Moderate
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jun 3, 7:16 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:28 AM

Sunset

8:20 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:39 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:36 AM	High	4.1 ft
4:30 PM	Low	1.0 ft
10:35 PM	High	5.0 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

77°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

75°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

81°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

83°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

81°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%

Mon Jun 8

68°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

30%

Tue Jun 9

70°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

23%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light 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.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:20 AM - 4:20 AM

Minor

7:20 AM - 8:20 AM

Major

2:40 PM - 4:40 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.