Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 2.6 miles from the town of Barnegat Light. It serves as a way onto the beach rather than a swimming spot: swimming is not allowed here, and a fee is charged for access. Summer is the warmest stretch for a beach visit. Typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F, while September cools to highs near 77°F and lows in the low 50s. For time on foot nearby, the Walking Path lies about 6.3 miles away and the Hiking Trail about 6.7 miles away. The Barnegat Branch Trail is roughly 6.9 miles off, and the Sweetwater Trail is about 9.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
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
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, 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
- Walking PathHiking6.3 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
