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Jersey Shore
4.8★ · 166 Google ratings · Ocean City, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away
Walk
140 ft · under a minute
Water
78°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 16 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Jersey Shore
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for sunrise
Early morning walks offer scenic views and solitude before the beach gets busy.
Plan activities beyond swimming
The beach is excellent for kite flying, picnicking, walking, and relaxing even if you don't want to enter the water.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit outside peak summer
Off-season brings clean sand, no crowds, and easier parking compared to tourist-heavy months.
Bring your own restroom supplies
The beach lacks portable bathrooms and shower facilities, so plan accordingly.
Summer requires beach pass
Lifeguards check for passes during summer months at this location.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · overcast
Water
78°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:23 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:11 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:50 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 140 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jersey Shore?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jersey Shore?
140 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jersey Shore 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.
When is Jersey Shore least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
