83°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
71%
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Atlantic County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
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+.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
71% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 71% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
6 /100
skip
0 Swim
27 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
22 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.7 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather alert in effect
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Haze and Smoke
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
71%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 01 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:41 PM
4.6 ft · in 2.7h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
5s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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 Low
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:30 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 5:29 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 12:21 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 6:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 6:53 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 7:23 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:19 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 7:38 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:02 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:21 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:11 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 8:25 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:56 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 9:24 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:53 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 10:25 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:11 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 10:09 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 4:46 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 11:21 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Mostly Sunny
10%
84
81°
Sunny
1%
86
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
18
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
85%
6
78°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
71
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 71% chance of rain
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
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
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
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Brigantine today?
Brigantine 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 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS