81°
Sunny
0%
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Cumberland County, NJ · Delaware Bay
Fortescue
Fortescue Rd & Downe Ave, Newport, NJ 08345
"The Weakfish Capital of the World" — a tiny Cumberland County Bay community with a public swim/wade beach, boat ramps, and a working fishing port. Enrolled as a horseshoe crab sanctuary; beach closed day and night May 7 – Jun 7 during migration.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
75 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:13 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 7:05 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 12:49 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 6:51 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Sunny
0%
75
86°
Sunny
0%
77
87°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
26
71°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
57
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
71
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
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
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot at beach end.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted outside closure window.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Fortescue Rd & Downe Ave, Newport, NJ 08345
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Fortescue.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Fortescue from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Fortescue dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted outside closure window.
Is there an entry fee at Fortescue?
Entry to Fortescue is free.
Are there lifeguards at Fortescue?
No lifeguards are stationed at Fortescue. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Fortescue?
Amenities at Fortescue include beach access, boat ramp, charter fishing, fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Fortescue?
Delaware Bay peaks in July and August at roughly 76-80°F — warmer and calmer than the open Atlantic. Comfortable swimming mid-June through September.
Where is Fortescue located?
Fortescue is in Cumberland County, NJ, at Fortescue Rd & Downe Ave, Newport, NJ 08345.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS