86°
Sunny
5%
73
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
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 86°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 1 at 7:12am edt until july 2 at 12:00am edt by nws mount holly nj
50 /100
ok
28 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 7:12AM EDT until July 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Clear
Wind
15 to 20 mph
S
Rain
5%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
10:33 PM
5.5 ft · in 5.9h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
4s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo 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 High
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City High
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 97%
Full Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:19 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 4:00 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:33 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Sunny
1%
74
98°
Sunny
3%
66
97°
Sunny
9%
66
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
50
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
31
82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
44
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
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