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The Dredge
4.8★ · 45 Google ratings · Somers Point, New Jersey
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
You're on it
Water
78°F
Length
125 yd of shoreline
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of The Dredge
Guide
Good to know
Community maintains shared facilities
The beach has a public grill, fire pit, and lawn furniture that locals take care of and expect.
Expect a warm, calm setting
The water stays warmer than the bay and stays calm, making it ideal for relaxed boating and swimming.
Water access by boat only
This beach is only accessible by water, so you'll need a boat, jet ski, or water transport to visit.
Visit on weekdays at high tide
Weekday visits at high tide offer the best experience, as weekends get crowded and low tide makes entry difficult.
Bring a trash bag with you
There is no trash service, so you must carry out everything you bring, though some visitors unfortunately do.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
78°F
Waves
1.8 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 4:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
Does The Dredge 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 The Dredge least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 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.
