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Seaside Heights Beach essentials
Parking
10+ public lots nearby, closest on site, 1 marked free, 7 marked paid, 1 accessible spaces
Beach fee
Ocean beach badges required in season (2026: $13 day, $75 season; 11 & under free)
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.6 mi away, wheelchair accessible
Showers
Outdoor showers 0.1 mi away
Lifeguards
Seasonal lifeguards from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day (Seaside Heights Beach Patrol)
Food & drink
50+ restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against seaside-heightsnj.org. Other amenities were 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 Seaside Heights Beach
Seaside Heights is one of the Jersey Shore's most famous boardwalk towns, on the Barnegat Peninsula in Ocean County. Its boardwalk, amusement piers, and arcades sit beside a wide Atlantic beach, drawing big summer crowds. 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 open-ocean beach means surf and rip currents change with the weather, so it's worth checking the live conditions and safety flag above before getting in the water.
Seaside Heights Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Seaside Heights?
Peak summer offers the warmest water and the full boardwalk and pier experience, but also the biggest crowds. Early and late season are quieter and cooler.
How warm is the water at Seaside Heights?
It ranges from the low 60s°F in June to the low-to-mid 70s°F by August before cooling in fall. Check the live reading above for today.
Is Seaside Heights good for families?
The boardwalk and amusement piers are a major family draw. The beach faces the open Atlantic, so follow the safety flag and rip-current risk above and swim near a lifeguard.
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