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Ocean Beach (New Jersey)
4.9★ · 20 Google ratings · Ocean Beach, New Jersey
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
17 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 6pm
Map of Ocean Beach (New Jersey)
Guide
Good to know
Clean water and marine life
Visitors report clear water and encounter small crabs and clams along the shore.
Visit for a full day experience
The beach pairs well with exploring local shops and restaurants rather than as a quick swim stop.
Expect and follow strict rules
No outside food or beverages except water in plastic containers, and enforcement is consistent with tickets issued.
Plan for a pricey visit
Budget for a day fee and higher costs overall, though reviewers feel the beach and nearby shops.
Arrive early in summer
The beach gets crowded enough that some visitors cut their visit short when it becomes packed.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:55 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:17 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Beach?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ocean 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.
When is Ocean Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 6pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
