Asbury Park: Ocean Ave & 3rd Ave
About
Ocean Ave & 3rd Ave is a public beach access point in Asbury Park, New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of town. The entrance offers accessible access onto the sand, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical July highs reach about 84°F with lows near 67°F, based on averages from the Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station about 5 miles away. September stays mild, with typical highs around 76°F. For time off the sand, several hiking trails lie a short drive inland. Heather Ramble is about 4 miles away, and Sweetbriar Trail, Eastern Loop and Rivers Edge are all within about 5 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Asbury Park: Ocean Ave & 3rd Ave
New Jersey
Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata
This page was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 47–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ weather station, 5.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high25° low
- Feb43° high26° low
- Mar49° high32° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May68° high51° low
- Jun78° high61° low
- Jul84° high67° low
- Aug82° high65° low
- Sep76° high59° low
- Oct65° high47° low
- Nov56° high37° low
- Dec47° high30° low
Nearby
- Heather RambleHiking3.7 mi
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Eastern LoopHiking4 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking5 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking5 mi
- Pine HillsHiking5.1 mi
- Bridge LoopHiking5.1 mi
- Cedar TrailHiking5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)