Barnegat Light Borough: 8th St & Central Ave
About
Barnegat Light Borough: 8th St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.4 miles from the town of Barnegat Light. It offers accessible access and parking, and swimming is allowed here. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Toms River put July highs around 86°F with lows near 64°F, while June and September run a bit milder, with highs of about 80°F and 77°F. A fee is charged to use this beach access. For time off the sand, the closest trails include the Hiking Trail about 6 miles away, and the Cedar Bonnet Trail and Barnegat Branch Trail, both roughly 8.5 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: 8th 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.
- Jan42° high22° low
- Feb44° high22° low
- Mar51° high28° low
- Apr62° high38° low
- May71° high49° low
- Jun80° high58° low
- Jul86° high64° low
- Aug84° high62° low
- Sep77° high53° low
- Oct67° high42° low
- Nov56° high32° low
- Dec47° high27° low
Nearby
- Hiking TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Walking PathHiking8.3 mi
- Cedar Bonnet TrailHiking8.4 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)