71°
Sunny
0%
67
Ocean County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Seaside Heights
Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Mile-long boardwalk with rides, games, pizza joints, arcades, and the Funtown Pier — iconic Jersey Shore since forever (and the "Jersey Shore" show since 2009). Wide lifeguarded sand, plus free beach days for military, moms, and dads throughout the summer.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
65 /100
good
56 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
72°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 · Enterococcus
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
8:20 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
72°
Sunny
1%
75
80°
Sunny
0%
75
81°
Mostly Sunny
4%
66
76°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
65%
24
65°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
13
66°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
47
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).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street; paid lots.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $55 thru Jan 3; regular season $75; weekly $50; daily $13; seniors (65+) $15; kids under 12 free; active/retired military free
Address
Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Seaside Heights.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Seaside Heights from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Seaside Heights dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Seaside Heights?
Pre-season $55 thru Jan 3; regular season $75; weekly $50; daily $13; seniors (65+) $15; kids under 12 free; active/retired military free
Are there lifeguards at Seaside Heights?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Heights during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seaside Heights?
Amenities at Seaside Heights include lifeguards, boardwalk, amusement rides, arcades, restaurants, public restrooms (Hiering/Kearney/Webster), hot showers ($3 at Hiering), lockers.
When is the water warmest at Seaside Heights?
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 Seaside Heights located?
Seaside Heights is in Ocean County, NJ, at Boulevard & Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS