80°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
Cumberland County, NJ · Delaware Bay
Gandy's Beach
Gandys Beach Rd, Downe Township, NJ 08302
A remote Cumberland County Bay community — horseshoe crab sanctuary and Nature Conservancy-protected shoreline. Unpaved access roads flood at high tide; narrow beach with sweeping Bay sunsets. Closed May 7 – Jun 7 during crab spawning.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
77 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 15 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:49 PM
6.3 ft · in 5.1h
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:31 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 7:20 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 1:31 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:49 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Partly Sunny
7%
84
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
15
82°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
81°
Sunny
3%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
90°
Mostly Sunny
14%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Limited roadside parking.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted outside closure window.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Gandys Beach Rd, Downe Township, NJ 08302
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Gandy's Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Gandy's Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Gandy's Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted outside closure window.
Is there an entry fee at Gandy's Beach?
Entry to Gandy's Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Gandy's Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Gandy's Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Gandy's Beach?
Amenities at Gandy's Beach include beach access, wildlife viewing.
When is the water warmest at Gandy's Beach?
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 Gandy's Beach located?
Gandy's Beach is in Cumberland County, NJ, at Gandys Beach Rd, Downe Township, NJ 08302.
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