Barnegat Light Borough: 17th St & Central Ave
About
Barnegat Light Borough: 17th St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, sitting about a tenth of a mile from the center of town. It is a straightforward spot to reach the shore, with parking on hand and swimming allowed. Summer is the natural season for a beach day here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 69°F, while June and September both average highs of about 77°F for those who prefer milder conditions. Expect to pay to use this access, since a fee is charged. Plan around parking and swimming as the main amenities. If you want to stretch your legs on the mainland, the Cedar Bonnet Trail lies about 8 miles away, and the Barnegat Branch Trail is roughly 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.
Location
Barnegat Light Borough: 17th 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)7.8 mi
Walking PathHikingPhoto: James Loesch, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.7 mi- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Barnegat Light Borough: 17th 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, 14.6 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.
