Barnegat Light Borough: 24th St & Central Ave
About
Barnegat Light Borough: 24th St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.6 miles from the town of Barnegat Light. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with parking on hand and swimming permitted. Summer is the natural season for a beach day here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Brant Beach-Beach Haven put July highs around 84°F and August near 83°F, with September still reaching about 77°F. A fee is charged to use this access, so plan for that before you arrive. For a change from the shoreline, the closest trails include Cedar Bonnet Trail about 7 miles away and Barnegat Branch Trail about 9 miles out, with a Hiking Trail roughly 6 miles off and a Walking Path at about 9 miles.
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: 24th 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 TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking9 mi
- Walking PathHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)