Long Beach Island Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Long Beach Island — 'LBI' — is an 18-mile barrier island off the Ocean County coast, a classic Jersey Shore summer destination made up of communities from Barnegat Light in the north to Holgate in the south. It's known for wide Atlantic beaches, a laid-back family atmosphere, and a mix of quiet residential stretches and lively spots. Swimming centers on the summer with guarded beaches across the island. 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. The island faces open ocean, so surf and rip currents vary by location and weather — the live conditions and safety flag above show today's readings.