Barnegat Light Borough: 23rd St & Central Ave
About
Barnegat Light Borough: 23rd St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Barnegat Light. It's a simple, practical entry to the beach, with accessible access and parking on site. Swimming is allowed here, and a fee is charged to use the beach. The accessible entry makes this spot a reasonable choice for visitors who need an easier way onto the sand. Summer is the natural season for a swim. Typical averages from the nearby Brant Beach-Beach Haven weather station put July highs around 84°F, with June and September both averaging highs near 77°F. For a change from the beach, the closest trails are Hiking Trail, about 6 miles away, and Cedar Bonnet Trail at roughly 7.5 miles. Barnegat Branch Trail and Walking Path are both about 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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
Barnegat Light Borough: 23rd 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, 14 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 mi
- Cedar Bonnet TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking9 mi
- Walking PathHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)