Fortescue Beach
4.5★ · 107 Google ratings, New Jersey
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Water
82°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Map of Fortescue Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunsets and fishing
This bayside location excels for sunset viewing and shore fishing rather than traditional swimming and sunbathing.
Avoid peak fly season
Greenhead flies are worst in mid-summer; visit in early summer, fall, winter, or windy days when they're less active.
Bring bug spray and cover up
Pack insect repellent and consider long sleeves, as reviewers report fly bites lasting over a week without protection.
Arrive early or visit off-season
Visit in early morning or during winter months to experience the quiet, uncrowded atmosphere reviewers praise.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · clear
Water
82°F
Waves
0.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the S
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:03 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Fortescue Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fortescue Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
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