Belmar Borough: Ocean Ave & 12th Ave

Belmar Borough: Ocean Ave & 12th Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Belmar. The entrance offers accessible access and parking, swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim. Typical averages from the Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station, about 8 miles away, show highs around 78°F in June, 84°F in July and 82°F in August, with nights in the 60s. September stays warm, with highs near 76°F and lows around 59°F. By October highs drop to about 65°F. Winter is cold, with January averaging a high of 42°F and a low of 25°F. Expect roughly 9 to 12 days with precipitation in any given month, and the fewest wet days fall from July through September. For a change from the sand, the Edgar Felix Bikeway is about 3.4 miles away. Pine Hills, Rivers Edge and Hidden Creek each lie within about 5 miles and offer short hikes nearby.