Long Branch: Plaza Ct & Ocean Ave
About
Long Branch: Plaza Ct & Ocean Ave is a public beach access point on the New Jersey shore, about half a mile from Elberon. The access has parking, swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station put July highs around 84°F with lows near 67°F, and August is close behind at about 82°F. June runs a little milder, with highs near 78°F, and September stays warm at around 76°F, making it a good choice for anyone who wants beach weather into early fall. Spring warms slowly: April highs average about 59°F and May about 68°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 42°F and lows around 25°F. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly through the year, with roughly 9 to 12 wet days each month. May is typically the wettest at about 12, and midsummer sees about 9. For time on foot away from the sand, Sweetbriar Trail, Eastern Loop and Heather Ramble are all about 2.8 miles away. Rivers Edge is about 7.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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: Plaza Ct & Ocean 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: 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, 1.8 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
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Eastern LoopHiking2.8 mi
- Heather RambleHiking2.8 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking7.5 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking7.5 mi
- Bridge LoopHiking7.5 mi
- Cedar TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Pine HillsHiking7.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
