80°
Areas Of Smoke
52%
55
Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Point Pleasant Beach
300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Home of Jenkinson's Boardwalk — the classic Jersey Shore experience with amusement park rides, an aquarium, arcades, mini-golf, and a mile of lifeguarded Atlantic sand. Manasquan Inlet on the north end draws surfcasters year-round.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for photography.
52% rain · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- 52% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- NWS alert active — special marine warning issued july 18 at 4:02pm edt until july 18 at 6:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
37 /100
ok
26 Swim
43 Sunbathe
51 Walk
48 Fish
67 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Weather alert in effect
Special Marine Warning issued July 18 at 4:02PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Areas Of Smoke
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
52%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.9 ft
5s · S swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM
Water Quality
Clean
30 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:25 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 12:48 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 7:12 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:45 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:47 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:01 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 2:24 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:47 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:53 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:11 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:26 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 9:46 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 10:43 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:22 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 10:38 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 4:55 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 11:33 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
3%
86
79°
Sunny
0%
86
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
63%
20
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
80%
13
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
76
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
83
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 52% rain chance
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
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Major
3:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking; paid Jenkinson's lots along the boardwalk.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Entry Fee
Jenkinson's season badge $130 (12-64), senior (65+) $95; daily $13-14 (in-person only)
Address
300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Point Pleasant Beach today?
Point Pleasant Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Point Pleasant Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Point Pleasant Beach?
Jenkinson's season badge $130 (12-64), senior (65+) $95; daily $13-14 (in-person only)
Are there lifeguards at Point Pleasant Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Point Pleasant Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Point Pleasant Beach?
Amenities at Point Pleasant Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, amusement park, aquarium, arcades, mini-golf, restaurants, bars.
When is the water warmest at Point Pleasant Beach?
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 Point Pleasant Beach located?
Point Pleasant Beach is in Ocean County, NJ, at 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS