Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Heck Ave
About
Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Heck Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.2 miles from the town of Ocean Grove. It offers accessible access and parking, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical July averages at the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station reach highs around 84°F with lows near 67°F, and June and August run close behind. For time off the sand, several hiking trails lie within about 5 miles. Heather Ramble is about 4.2 miles away, and Sweetbriar Trail, Eastern Loop and Rivers Edge are each roughly 4.5 to 4.7 miles away.
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
Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Heck 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, 5.9 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
- Heather RambleHiking4.2 mi
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Eastern LoopHiking4.5 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking4.7 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking4.7 mi
- Pine HillsHiking4.8 mi
- Bridge LoopHiking4.8 mi
- Cedar TrailHiking4.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
