Ocean City: 21st St & Wesley Ave
About
Ocean City: 21st St & Wesley Ave is a public beach access point in Ocean City, New Jersey, about half a mile from the town center. It offers accessible access to the sand along with parking, making it a straightforward spot to reach the shore. Swimming is not allowed at this access, so plan on it as a place to walk, sit or spend time on the beach rather than get in the water. A fee is charged. Summer brings the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Margate run to highs around 85°F in July, while September stays mild with highs near 78°F and lows in the mid-60s. The Boardwalk is just 0.2 miles away, an easy addition to a beach visit.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not 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
Ocean City: 21st St & Wesley 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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 45–71°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Margate, NJ weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high30° low
- Feb45° high31° low
- Mar51° high37° low
- Apr61° high45° low
- May70° high55° low
- Jun80° high65° low
- Jul85° high71° low
- Aug84° high70° low
- Sep78° high64° low
- Oct67° high52° low
- Nov56° high42° low
- Dec48° high35° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ocean City: 21st St & Wesley 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
43° / 30°
Feb
45° / 31°
Mar
51° / 37°
Apr
61° / 45°
May
70° / 55°
Jun
80° / 65°
Jul
85° / 71°
Aug
84° / 70°
Sep
78° / 64°
Oct
67° / 52°
Nov
56° / 42°
Dec
48° / 35°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Margate, NJ, 6.9 mi away at 16 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.
