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Point Pleasant Beach essentials
Parking
9 public lots nearby, closest 0.1 mi away, 1 marked paid
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.6 mi away
Picnic tables
1 mapped nearby
Food & drink
22 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 Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant Beach is a classic boardwalk town at the northern end of Ocean County, known for Jenkinson's Boardwalk with its amusement rides, aquarium, and arcades beside a wide Atlantic beach. It's a popular family destination that gets busy through the summer season. Swimming centers on the warm months 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. The beach faces open ocean, so surf and rip currents vary with offshore weather — the live conditions and safety flag above show today's picture before you head out.
Point Pleasant Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Point Pleasant Beach?
July and August bring the warmest water and the full boardwalk experience. June and September are quieter with cooler water but a more relaxed pace.
How warm does the water get at Point Pleasant?
From the low 60s°F in June to about the low-to-mid 70s°F by late summer, cooling through the fall. The live water temperature above has today’s reading.
Is Point Pleasant good for families?
Very much so — the boardwalk, aquarium, and rides make it a family favorite. It faces the open Atlantic, so review the safety flag and rip-current risk above and swim near a lifeguard.
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