Ocean City: St James Pl & Corinthian Ave
About
Ocean City: St James Pl & Corinthian Ave is a public beach access point in Ocean City, New Jersey, about a mile from the center of town. The access is accessible and has parking, and a fee is charged. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on the beach for walking, sitting or simply reaching the sand rather than going in the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Margate, about 5 miles away and close to sea level, show the warmest stretch running from June through August. July highs average around 85°F with lows near 71°F, and August is nearly the same. June averages about 80°F by day and 65°F at night. September stays mild, with highs near 78°F, and October cools to about 67°F. May is similar to October at around 70°F. Winter is cold for a beach outing: January highs average about 43°F with lows near 30°F, and December and February are only slightly warmer. The Boardwalk is about 2.4 miles away, and Tanaka's Bly Tower, a climbing area, is roughly 10 miles off.
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: St James Pl & Corinthian 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, 4.8 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
- BoardwalkHiking2.4 mi
- Tanaka's Bly TowerRock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)