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Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Centenial Dr

New Jersey

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.

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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.

  1. Jan42° high25° low
  2. Feb43° high26° low
  3. Mar49° high32° low
  4. Apr59° high41° low
  5. May68° high51° low
  6. Jun78° high61° low
  7. Jul84° high67° low
  8. Aug82° high65° low
  9. Sep76° high59° low
  10. Oct65° high47° low
  11. Nov56° high37° low
  12. Dec47° high30° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Long Branch, New Jersey · 0.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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