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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
Great day for photography.
84°F air · 70°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 70°F water — swimmable, refreshing
76 /100
great
75 Swim
72 Sunbathe
81 Walk
73 Fish
84 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
14%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
70°F
Refreshing
Wave Height
2.6 ft
5s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo 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
5:32 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 11:33 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:02 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
15
76°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
17%
82
78°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
81°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
84°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
19%
82
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.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:10 AM - 3:10 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Brigantine.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Brigantine from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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