Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Waterview
About
Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Waterview is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about a mile from the town of Long Branch. A fee is charged to use it, and swimming is not allowed here, so plan a visit around time on the sand rather than in the water. Summer brings the warmest conditions, with typical July highs around 84°F and lows near 67°F, while September stays mild at about 76°F, according to averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station. Winters are cold, with January highs typically in the low 40s. For a walk inland, Eastern Loop lies about 3 miles away, and Sweetbriar Trail and Heather Ramble are close by at roughly the same distance. Farther afield, Battery Loop is about 7 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
None
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 & Waterview
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, 1.4 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 LoopHiking2.8 mi
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Heather RambleHiking2.9 mi
- Battery LoopHiking7.4 mi
- Bunker LoopHiking7.6 mi
- Rocky Point TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Battery LewisHiking7.6 mi
- Lighthouse LinkHiking7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)