Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 3 miles from the town of Barnegat Light. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on a visit for the shoreline rather than the water. Summer is the warmest stretch of the year. Typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F, while September eases to about 77°F with lows near 53°F, making early fall a comfortable time to visit. For time on foot, Walking Path lies about 6 miles away, and the Barnegat Branch Trail is roughly 6.6 miles off. Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail are each a little under 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
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 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking6.6 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
