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Atlantic Highlands Borough: Avenue A Ave & Harbor View Ave

New Jersey

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Atlantic Highlands Borough: Avenue A Ave & Harbor View Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about a mile from the town of Atlantic Highlands. Swimming is allowed here, and there is no fee to use the access. For beach weather, summer is the warmest stretch: typical averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station put July highs around 84°F with lows near 67°F, while September still averages highs in the mid-70s. Several short hikes sit within about two miles, including Valley View, Laurel Ridge and Kings Hollow Trail. Anglers can head to Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook, a surf fishing spot a little over three miles away.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Parking

None at the access

Fee

Free

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Atlantic Highlands Borough: Avenue A Ave & Harbor View 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, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan42° high25° low
  2. Feb43° high26° low
  3. Mar49° high32° low
  4. Apr59° high41° low
  5. May68° high51° low
  6. Jun78° high61° low
  7. Jul84° high67° low
  8. Aug82° high65° low
  9. Sep76° high59° low
  10. Oct65° high47° low
  11. Nov56° high37° low
  12. Dec47° high30° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey · 1.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Atlantic Highlands Borough: Avenue A Ave & Harbor View Ave

Best months: April–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    42° / 25°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 26°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    49° / 32°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 41°

    11 wet

  5. May

    68° / 51°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    78° / 61°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 67°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 65°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 59°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 47°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 37°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 30°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ, 8.5 mi away at 30 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.