Belmar Borough: Ocean Ave & 8th Ave
About
Belmar Borough: Ocean Ave & 8th Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Belmar. It's a straightforward spot to reach the ocean, with accessible access and parking on hand. Swimming is allowed here, and a fee is charged for beach use. Summer is the natural season for a beach day. Typical July averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station run to highs around 84°F and lows around 67°F, while June and September stay milder with highs in the upper 70s. Away from the sand, the Edgar Felix Bikeway lies about 3.6 miles away, and Pine Hills, Rivers Edge and Hidden Creek are all within roughly 4.5 miles for a walk before or after the beach.
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
Belmar Borough: Ocean Ave & 8th 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 65–84°F and lows of 47–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ weather station, 8.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high25° low
- Feb43° high26° low
- Mar49° high32° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May68° high51° low
- Jun78° high61° low
- Jul84° high67° low
- Aug82° high65° low
- Sep76° high59° low
- Oct65° high47° low
- Nov56° high37° low
- Dec47° high30° low
Nearby
- Edgar Felix BikewayHiking3.6 mi
- Pine HillsHiking4.5 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking4.6 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking4.6 mi
- Cedar TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Bridge LoopHiking4.7 mi
- Dune trailHiking5.2 mi
- Heather RambleHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
