Ocean City: Bay Ave & Ocean Dr
About
Ocean City: Bay Ave & Ocean Dr is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 1.7 miles from the town of Strathmere. It's a simple stop for getting onto the sand rather than a full-service swimming beach. The access has restrooms and is accessible. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on walking or relaxing on the beach instead of going in the water. There is no fee to use it. Summer brings the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 88°F and lows near 65°F, while September eases to highs around 80°F. For a change of pace, the Boardwalk hike lies about 4 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
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: Bay Ave & Ocean Dr
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–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–84°F and lows of 40–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Belleplain Stn Forest, NJ weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high25° low
- Feb48° high26° low
- Mar55° high31° low
- Apr67° high40° low
- May76° high49° low
- Jun84° high60° low
- Jul88° high65° low
- Aug86° high63° low
- Sep80° high57° low
- Oct71° high44° low
- Nov60° high34° low
- Dec51° high28° low
Nearby
- BoardwalkHiking4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
