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Turner Cove
4.5★ · 52 Google ratings · Absecon, New Jersey
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At a glance
Parking
450 yd away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
0.7 miles · 14 min
Water
78°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Sun 7pm
Map of Turner Cove
Guide
Good to know
Arrive during off-peak hours
Visit in early morning or fall to avoid crowds and experience the peaceful, quiet atmosphere reviewers praised.
Visit for crabbing and fishing
The cove has a dedicated ramp and is known locally as a reliable spot to catch small crabs.
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes are present enough that multiple visitors specifically recommended bringing spray.
Plan around traffic delays
Leaving the lot can be difficult, particularly during busy periods when many vehicles are present.
Check conditions before visiting
One reviewer reported finding discarded needles, suggesting cleanliness varies and advance information is worth seeking.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
78°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 0101-001710001-000170000-00000, Absecon, NJ 08201
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.7 miles away, about 14 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Turner Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Turner Cove?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 14 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Turner Cove 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 Turner Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 7pm and the busiest at Fri 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
