Downe Township: Delaware Ave & State Rd
About
Downe Township: Delaware Ave & State Rd is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the town of Fortescue. It is a simple, practical stop for a day at the water. Restrooms and parking are on site, the access is accessible, and swimming is allowed. There is no fee to use the beach. That makes it an easy choice for a quick swim or a longer stay without planning around entry costs. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit here. Typical averages from the nearby Millville airport weather station put July highs around 86°F and August highs around 84°F. September cools to a typical high near 78°F. For a change from the shoreline, Warfle Farm Trail is about 3.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
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
Downe Township: Delaware Ave & State Rd
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 64–82°F and lows of 41–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Millville Muni Ap, NJ weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high24° low
- Feb45° high25° low
- Mar52° high31° low
- Apr64° high41° low
- May73° high50° low
- Jun82° high60° low
- Jul86° high66° low
- Aug84° high64° low
- Sep78° high57° low
- Oct67° high45° low
- Nov56° high35° low
- Dec47° high28° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Downe Township: Delaware Ave & State Rd
Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 24°
9 wet
Feb
45° / 25°
9 wet
Mar
52° / 31°
11 wet
Apr
64° / 41°
11 wet
May
73° / 50°
11 wet
Jun
82° / 60°
10 wet
Jul
86° / 66°
10 wet
Aug
84° / 64°
9 wet
Sep
78° / 57°
8 wet
Oct
67° / 45°
9 wet
Nov
56° / 35°
9 wet
Dec
47° / 28°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millville Muni Ap, NJ, 10.4 mi away at 70 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
