Ocean City: Merion Pl & Central Ave
About
Ocean City: Merion Pl & Central Ave is a public beach access point in Ocean City, New Jersey, about 2.4 miles from Marmora. The access has parking, and a fee is charged. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on this spot for time on the sand rather than a swim. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Margate run to highs around 85°F in July, while September stays comfortable with highs near 78°F and lows around 64°F. The Boardwalk lies about 2.6 miles away and makes an easy addition to a beach visit.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
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
Ocean City: Merion Pl & 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, 9.7 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
- BoardwalkHiking2.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
