Barnegat Light Borough: 14th St & Central Ave
About
Barnegat Light Borough: 14th St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, sitting about 0.1 mile from the center of town. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with parking on hand and swimming allowed. Summer is the natural season for a beach day here. Typical averages from the Brant Beach-Beach Haven weather station put July highs around 84°F with lows near 69°F, while June and September both average highs of about 77°F. A fee is charged to use the beach, so plan for that before heading out. The access point's parking makes it a simple stop for visitors coming from elsewhere on the island. For time off the beach, Hiking Trail lies about 6 miles away. Cedar Bonnet Trail is roughly 8 miles off, and both Walking Path and Barnegat Branch Trail are about 8.6 miles away.
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.
Location
Barnegat Light Borough: 14th 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: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–84°F and lows of 51–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan41° high27° low
- Feb42° high28° low
- Mar48° high34° low
- Apr57° high44° low
- May67° high53° low
- Jun77° high63° low
- Jul84° high69° low
- Aug83° high69° low
- Sep77° high63° low
- Oct66° high51° low
- Nov54° high41° low
- Dec46° high33° low
Nearby
- Hiking TrailHiking6.1 mi
Cedar Bonnet TrailHikingPhoto: James Loesch, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8 mi
Walking PathHikingPhoto: James Loesch, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Barnegat Light Borough: 14th St & Central Ave
Best months: April–October. 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.
Jan
41° / 27°
10 wet
Feb
42° / 28°
8 wet
Mar
48° / 34°
10 wet
Apr
57° / 44°
10 wet
May
67° / 53°
10 wet
Jun
77° / 63°
9 wet
Jul
84° / 69°
8 wet
Aug
83° / 69°
8 wet
Sep
77° / 63°
8 wet
Oct
66° / 51°
8 wet
Nov
54° / 41°
8 wet
Dec
46° / 33°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ, 14.8 mi away at 5 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.
