74°
Sunny
0%
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Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Spring Lake
Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
The "Irish Riviera" — a picturesque two-mile boardwalk along an affluent Jersey Shore town with manicured streets, grand Victorian homes, and no commercial strip. Clean sand, lifeguarded, and refreshingly quiet compared to Belmar next door. Walking the boardwalk is free.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
80 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:35 PM
5.0 ft · in 1.2h
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
130 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ450)
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
5:28 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:39 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:36 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 4:30 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 10:35 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny
1%
82
85°
Sunny
0%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
31
67°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
35
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
64
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Generally free street parking; easier on weekdays.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted on beach off-season only.
Entry Fee
Daily $12 beach badge; seasonal rates set annually
Address
Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Spring Lake.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Spring Lake from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Spring Lake dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted on beach off-season only.
Is there an entry fee at Spring Lake?
Daily $12 beach badge; seasonal rates set annually
Are there lifeguards at Spring Lake?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Spring Lake during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Spring Lake?
Amenities at Spring Lake include lifeguards, boardwalk, restrooms, outdoor showers, changing rooms.
When is the water warmest at Spring Lake?
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 Spring Lake located?
Spring Lake is in Monmouth County, NJ, at Ocean Ave & E Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS