81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
37
Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Stone Harbor
95th St & the Beach, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Avalon's southern sister — same high dunes, same quiet residential character, plus the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary (a herons-and-egrets rookery) on the south end. Reciprocal beach tags with Avalon. Rare dog-friendly hours on a specific stretch.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 39% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 65°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 10 at 3:52am edt until june 11 at 12:00am edt by nws mount holly nj
27 /100
skip
0 Swim
70 Sunbathe
36 Walk
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 3:52AM EDT until June 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
S
Rain
39%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
65°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
5:05 PM
5.2 ft · in 1.3h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
4s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ453)
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 Moderate
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Moderate
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Moderate
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Moderate
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 22%
Waning Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 10:32 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:05 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 11:17 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny
7%
67
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
43
87°
Sunny
6%
75
90°
Sunny
9%
67
89°
Chance Rain Showers
40%
43
88°
Chance Rain Showers
33%
65
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 65°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 39% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free and metered street parking.
Dogs
Dog walking permitted 80th–122nd St, 7 PM–sunset, Memorial Day Fri through Labor Day; no time restriction off-season.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free in-season
Address
95th St & the Beach, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Stone Harbor.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Stone Harbor from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Stone Harbor dog-friendly?
Dog walking permitted 80th–122nd St, 7 PM–sunset, Memorial Day Fri through Labor Day; no time restriction off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Stone Harbor?
Pre-season $37, season $42 after Jun 1; weekly $18; daily $10; kids under 12 free in-season
Are there lifeguards at Stone Harbor?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Stone Harbor during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Stone Harbor?
Amenities at Stone Harbor include lifeguards, bird sanctuary, restrooms, family beach.
When is the water warmest at Stone Harbor?
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 Stone Harbor located?
Stone Harbor is in Cape May County, NJ, at 95th St & the Beach, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS