Brigantine

4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203

The barrier-island beach town just north of Atlantic City — miles of quieter family sand, a vehicle-access beach on the north end for surf fishing, and Brigantine Wildlife Refuge marsh views on the bay side. Free beach tags for seniors 65+.

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Ideal for a beach walk.

76°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

  • 76°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
77 /100
great
66 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
5 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
75°F
Sunny
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:21 PM
4.5 ft · in 57m
Wave Height
2.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ452)

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

Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
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
Today Jun 3
76°

Sunny

0%
77
Thu Jun 4
75°

Sunny

1%
75
Fri Jun 5
83°

Sunny

0%
75
Sat Jun 6
84°

Mostly Sunny

3%
75
Sun Jun 7
80°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

61%
24
Mon Jun 8
66°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

33%
13
Tue Jun 9
68°

Chance Rain Showers

25%
47
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

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

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
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM

Parking

Free street parking along Ocean Ave.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited May 30 – Sep 30 between 14th St N and the southwestern end. Leashed off-season.

Entry Fee

Season $20-$25; daily $10; weekly $15; seniors 65+ free; 60-64 $8

Address

4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203

lifeguardssurf-fishing beach (north end)restroomswildlife refuge nearby
Is Brigantine dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited May 30 – Sep 30 between 14th St N and the southwestern end. Leashed off-season.

Is there an entry fee at Brigantine?

Season $20-$25; daily $10; weekly $15; seniors 65+ free; 60-64 $8

Are there lifeguards at Brigantine?

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

What amenities are at Brigantine?

Amenities at Brigantine include lifeguards, surf-fishing beach (north end), restrooms, wildlife refuge nearby.

When is the water warmest at Brigantine?

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 Brigantine located?

Brigantine is in Atlantic County, NJ, at 4300 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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