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Elsinboro Township: Shape Ave

New Jersey

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Elsinboro Township: Shape Ave is a public beach access point in Elsinboro Township, New Jersey, about 2.3 miles from Salem. It's a simple, no-fee stop with accessible access and parking. Swimming is not allowed here. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilmington, Delaware, run from highs around 74°F in May to about 79°F in September, with July peaking near 87°F. Nearby, Grassland Trl offers a hike about 3.7 miles away. Across the state line in Delaware, anglers can try the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, about 7 miles off, or Augustine Creek, roughly 9 miles away.

Beach Details

Swimming

Not allowed

Parking

Street / roadside

Fee

Free

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.

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Location

Elsinboro Township: Shape 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 64–82°F and lows of 44–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, DE weather station, 8.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan41° high26° low3 days with snow
  2. Feb44° high27° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar53° high34° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr64° high44° low
  5. May74° high53° low
  6. Jun82° high63° low
  7. Jul87° high68° low
  8. Aug85° high67° low
  9. Sep79° high59° low
  10. Oct67° high47° low
  11. Nov56° high37° low
  12. Dec46° high30° low2 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Salem, New Jersey · 2.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Elsinboro Township: Shape Ave

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.

  1. Jan

    41° / 26°

    11 wet · 3 snow

  2. Feb

    44° / 27°

    10 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    53° / 34°

    11 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    64° / 44°

    11 wet

  5. May

    74° / 53°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 63°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 68°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 67°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 59°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    67° / 47°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 37°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 30°

    11 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, DE, 8.9 mi away at 79 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.