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.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

58% rain · NWS alert active · 76°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Weather

81°F air — ideal beach weather
58% rain — rain likely at some point
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything

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

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42 Walk

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Best for photography today

Water level 0.7 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.

NOAA station 8534720 · Observed 1.02 ft · Predicted 0.35 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Jul 19, 8:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

81°F

Patchy Smoke

Wind

20 mph

Rain

58%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 01 PM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

80°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

76°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:41 PM

4.6 ft · in 2.7h

Wave Height

3.9 ft

5s · S swell

Water Quality

Clean

7 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 7mo 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 Jul 18, 7:42 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:42 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:18 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:30 AM	High	4.4 ft
5:29 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:41 PM	High	4.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:06 AM	Low	0.1 ft
12:21 PM	High	4.3 ft
6:26 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:30 AM	High	4.2 ft
6:53 AM	Low	0.3 ft
1:11 PM	High	4.3 ft
7:23 PM	Low	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:19 AM	High	3.8 ft
7:38 AM	Low	0.5 ft
2:02 PM	High	4.2 ft
8:21 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:11 AM	High	3.5 ft
8:25 AM	Low	0.7 ft
2:56 PM	High	4.2 ft
9:24 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:10 AM	High	3.2 ft
9:16 AM	Low	0.9 ft
3:53 PM	High	4.2 ft
10:25 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:11 AM	High	3.1 ft
10:09 AM	Low	0.9 ft
4:46 PM	High	4.3 ft
11:21 PM	Low	1.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

81°

Patchy Smoke

58%

Sun Jul 19

80°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 20

79°

Sunny

Tue Jul 21

80°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

61%

Wed Jul 22

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

82%

Thu Jul 23

78°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

23%

Fri Jul 24

79°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

15%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 58% rain chance

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

lifeguardsboardwalkamusement ridesarcadesrestaurantspublic restrooms (Hiering/Kearney/Webster)hot showers ($3 at Hiering)lockers

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Seaside Heights today?

Seaside Heights 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 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.