Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Ocean Ptwy

Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Ocean Ptwy is a public beach access point on the New Jersey shore, about 0.2 miles from Ocean Grove. The entrance offers accessible access and parking, swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit 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 and 65°F. June runs a little cooler, with highs near 78°F, and September stays mild at about 76°F by day and 59°F at night. The station records about 9 to 10 wet days in each of these months. By October, highs drop to around 65°F. Winter is cold, with January averaging about 42°F for the high and 25°F for the low. For time away from the sand, several hiking trails sit a short drive inland. Heather Ramble is about 4.1 miles away, and Sweetbriar Trail and Eastern Loop are each about 4.4 miles away. Rivers Edge is roughly 4.8 miles off.