Island Heights Borough: Summit Ave
About
Island Heights Borough: Summit Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Island Heights. Access here is accessible, swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to use it. Summer is the natural season for a swim. Typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F and August highs around 84°F, with September easing to about 77°F. For time away from the water, the Walking Trail lies about 1.3 miles away, and the Red Trail, Yellow Trail and Blue Trail are all within roughly 3 miles. Paddlers can find the Union Branch about 9.5 miles from Summit Ave.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
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.
Location
Island Heights Borough: Summit 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, 4.4 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 TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Red TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Yellow TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Blue TrailHiking2.9 mi
- White-Blue TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Tindey Hiking TrailHiking4.7 mi
- BikeHiking4.7 mi
- Union BranchCanoeing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
