Bay Head Borough: Harris St & East Ave
About
Bay Head Borough: Harris St & East Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.3 miles from the center of Bay Head. It's a straightforward spot for a day at the shore, with parking on hand and swimming allowed. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit here. Typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F with lows near 64°F, and August is only slightly cooler at about 84°F. Expect to pay to use the beach, since a fee is charged at this access. If you want to stretch your legs off the sand, the Dune trail is about 2.4 miles away. The Edgar Felix Bikeway is roughly 6 miles out, and the White-Blue Trail and Blue Trail are both within about 7.5 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
Bay Head Borough: Harris St & East 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, 13 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
- Dune trailHiking2.4 mi
- Edgar Felix BikewayHiking6.1 mi
- White-Blue TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Blue TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Red TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Yellow TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Pine HillsHiking9.4 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
