Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 3.2 miles from Barnegat Light. It's a straightforward stop for getting onto the sand, with restrooms on site. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on beach walking or sitting rather than going in the water. A fee is charged for access. Summer brings the warmest weather. Typical July highs reach about 86°F with lows near 64°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Toms River. September stays mild, with highs around 77°F. For time off the beach, Walking Path is about 5.8 miles away and the Barnegat Branch Trail about 6.4 miles. Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail are each within about 10 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Berkeley Township: 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, 12 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
- Walking PathHiking5.8 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking9.7 mi
- Walking TrailHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)