Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Island Beach State Park

10 miles of virtually undeveloped barrier beach below Seaside Park — one of the last pristine stretches of Atlantic barrier on the East Coast. 21 beaches total; #1 and #2 are lifeguarded with showers and a snack bar, the rest are wild and quiet. Fills to capacity almost every summer weekend by 9-10 AM.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

69 /100

good

56 Swim

69 Sunbathe

80 Walk

66 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

69°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Next High Tide

10:21 PM

4.5 ft · in 57m

Wave Height

2.6 ft

11s · ESE swell

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ451)

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 Moderate
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jun 3, 7:16 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:29 AM

Sunset

8:19 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	0.5 ft
10:13 AM	High	3.3 ft
3:50 PM	Low	0.8 ft
10:21 PM	High	4.5 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

70°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

69°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

78°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

79°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

76°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

64%

Mon Jun 8

64°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

32%

Tue Jun 9

66°

Chance Rain Showers

26%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°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

7:20 AM - 8:20 AM

Major

2:40 PM - 4:40 PM

Beach Info

Parking

State park lots. Park closes to new vehicles once full.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited in most areas in-season; check DEP map for allowed sections.

Entry Fee

NJ res $6 wkd / $10 wknd; non-res $12 wkd / $20 wknd (in-season). Off-season: NJ $5, non-res $10.

Address

23 Shore Rd, Seaside Park, NJ 08752

Amenities

lifeguards (beaches 1-2)21 beachesshowerssnack barbird blindskayak/canoe toursinterpretive center

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Island Beach State Park.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Island Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Island Beach State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited in most areas in-season; check DEP map for allowed sections.

Is there an entry fee at Island Beach State Park?

NJ res $6 wkd / $10 wknd; non-res $12 wkd / $20 wknd (in-season). Off-season: NJ $5, non-res $10.

Are there lifeguards at Island Beach State Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Island Beach State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Island Beach State Park?

Amenities at Island Beach State Park include lifeguards (beaches 1-2), 21 beaches, showers, snack bar, bird blinds, kayak/canoe tours, interpretive center.

When is the water warmest at Island Beach State Park?

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 Island Beach State Park located?

Island Beach State Park is in Ocean County, NJ, at 23 Shore Rd, Seaside Park, NJ 08752.