Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Centenial Dr
About
Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Centenial Dr is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.8 miles from the town of Long Branch. Swimming is allowed here, and the access offers accessible entry along with parking. A fee is charged. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. Typical averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station put July highs around 84°F with lows near 67°F, while September still averages highs around 76°F. For time off the sand, the closest trails are Eastern Loop and Sweetbriar Trail, both about 3.8 miles away. Battery Loop and Lighthouse Link sit roughly 6 miles out.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Beach badge required
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
Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Centenial Dr
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: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 47–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ weather station, 1.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high25° low
- Feb43° high26° low
- Mar49° high32° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May68° high51° low
- Jun78° high61° low
- Jul84° high67° low
- Aug82° high65° low
- Sep76° high59° low
- Oct65° high47° low
- Nov56° high37° low
- Dec47° high30° low
Nearby
- Eastern LoopHiking3.8 mi
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Heather RambleHiking3.9 mi
- Battery LoopHiking6 mi
- Bunker LoopHiking6.1 mi
- Rocky Point TrailHiking6.1 mi
- Battery LewisHiking6.1 mi
- Lighthouse LinkHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)