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South End Beach of Ocean Grove
4.8★ · 67 Google ratings · Ocean Grove, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
8am to 8pm
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
4 ft range today
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of South End Beach of Ocean Grove
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms350 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Dogs
dogs are allowed (on a leash) during the off-season, September 15 – May 15. oceangrove.org, 2026/09
Bring your dog after Labor Day
The east parking area and boardwalk are dog-friendly during the off-season months.
Come for sunset photography
Multiple reviewers highlighted stunning sunset views and picture-perfect scenery as a major draw.
Plan to use the new pier
The recently reopened pier offers elevated views of waves and scenery above the water.
Visit September through October
Fall offers peaceful crowds, clean facilities, and beautiful weather without summer's congestion.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2022–2026
Avoid peak summer season
One reviewer explicitly stated summer is not a great time to visit this beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.1 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:28 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South End Beach of Ocean Grove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South End Beach of Ocean Grove?
575 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South End Beach of Ocean Grove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is South End Beach of Ocean Grove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
