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Avalon Beach essentials
Parking
9 public lots nearby, closest on site
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.5 mi away
Showers
Outdoor showers 0.5 mi away
Lifeguards
1 lifeguard station mapped
Picnic tables
2 mapped nearby
Food & drink
12 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated September 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Avalon Beach
Avalon is an upscale borough on Seven Mile Island in Cape May County, known for its unusually high dunes and the slogan 'Cooler by a Mile,' a nod to how its jutting position catches the ocean breeze. It offers wide, well-protected Atlantic beaches in a quiet, residential setting. Swimming centers on the summer with guarded beaches. Water temperature follows the open Atlantic — cool and bracing in the 60s°F in June, warming through July into the low-to-mid 70s°F by August and early September, then cooling through the fall. Its southern location can mean slightly warmer peak-summer water. The beach faces open ocean, so check the live conditions and safety flag above before you swim.
Avalon Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Avalon?
Mid-summer brings the warmest water and guarded beaches in a calm, upscale setting. June and September are cooler and quieter.
How warm does the water get in Avalon?
On the southern shore, from the low-to-mid 60s°F in June to the mid-70s°F by late summer, cooling in fall. Check the live reading above.
Why is Avalon called "cooler by a mile"?
Avalon juts farther into the Atlantic than neighboring towns, so it catches more ocean breeze. For today’s actual conditions, see the live readings and safety flag above.
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