78°
Sunny
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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.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
79 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
77°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
77°
Sunny
0%
75
84°
Sunny
0%
75
86°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
26
70°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
57
73°
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).
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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