Ocean City: 42nd St & Central Ave
About
Ocean City: 42nd St & Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 2.3 miles from Ocean City. It offers accessible access to the sand along with parking, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Margate put July highs around 85°F with lows near 71°F, while September cools to about 78°F by day and 64°F at night. For a walk after time on the beach, the Boardwalk lies about 2 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
Ocean City: 42nd St & Central 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, 9.1 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
