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Barnegat Light Borough: 12th St & Central Ave

New Jersey

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The 12th St & Central Ave access in Barnegat Light Borough is a public beach entry point in the town of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, about 0.2 miles from the town center. The access has parking, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim. Typical averages from a weather station in nearby Toms River put July highs around 86°F and August highs around 84°F, with September easing to about 77°F. For time off the sand, several trails sit within a short drive. Hiking Trail is about 6 miles away, and Cedar Bonnet Trail and Barnegat Branch Trail are each roughly 8 to 9 miles off.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Parking

Street / roadside

Fee

Beach badge required

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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Barnegat Light Borough: 12th St & Central 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: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 38–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Toms River, NJ weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan42° high22° low
  2. Feb44° high22° low
  3. Mar51° high28° low
  4. Apr62° high38° low
  5. May71° high49° low
  6. Jun80° high58° low
  7. Jul86° high64° low
  8. Aug84° high62° low
  9. Sep77° high53° low
  10. Oct67° high42° low
  11. Nov56° high32° low
  12. Dec47° high27° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Barnegat Light, New Jersey · 0.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Barnegat Light Borough: 12th St & Central Ave

Best months: April–June and August–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° / 22°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 22°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    51° / 28°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    62° / 38°

    9 wet

  5. May

    71° / 49°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 58°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 64°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 62°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 53°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    67° / 42°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 27°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Toms River, NJ, 14.8 mi away at 10 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.