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

Ideal for a beach walk.

75°F air · 70°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

80 /100

great

81 Swim

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 15 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

79°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

5:19 PM

4.4 ft · in 2.6h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

8s · SSE swell

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo 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 Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:29 AM

Sunset

8:28 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:47 AM	High	3.3 ft
10:49 AM	Low	0.7 ft
5:19 PM	High	4.4 ft
11:48 PM	Low	0.8 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

75°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

79°

Partly Sunny

12%

Sat Jun 27

76°

Rain Showers

83%

Sun Jun 28

79°

Mostly Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 29

80°

Sunny

Tue Jun 30

85°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 1

88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

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).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor

1:40 AM - 2:40 AM

Major

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Minor

4:40 PM - 5:40 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.