Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Spray Ave
About
Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Spray Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.4 miles from the town of Ocean Grove. Swimming is allowed here, and a fee is charged for access. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. Typical averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 67°F, while September still averages highs in the mid-70s. For time on foot away from the sand, several trails sit within about five miles. Heather Ramble and Sweetbriar Trail are each roughly 4 miles away, with Eastern Loop at about 4.3 miles and Rivers Edge a little farther at about 4.8 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
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
Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Spray 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, 5.6 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 RambleHikingPhoto: febb, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4 mi- Sweetbriar TrailHikingPhoto: febb, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.2 mi
- Eastern LoopHikingPhoto: febb, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.3 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking4.8 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking4.9 mi
Pine HillsHikingPhoto: tedkerwin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.9 mi
Bridge LoopHikingPhoto: tedkerwin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5 mi- Cedar TrailHikingPhoto: tedkerwin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Neptune Township: Ocean Ave & Spray Ave
Best months: April–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 25°
11 wet
Feb
43° / 26°
9 wet
Mar
49° / 32°
10 wet
Apr
59° / 41°
11 wet
May
68° / 51°
12 wet
Jun
78° / 61°
10 wet
Jul
84° / 67°
9 wet
Aug
82° / 65°
9 wet
Sep
76° / 59°
9 wet
Oct
65° / 47°
10 wet
Nov
56° / 37°
9 wet
Dec
47° / 30°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ, 5.6 mi away at 30 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
