Union Beach Borough: Brook Ave & Union Ave

Union Beach Borough: Brook Ave & Union Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Union Beach. Access is free, but swimming is not allowed here, so plan on visiting the shore rather than getting in the water. Summer brings the warmest weather. Typical July highs reach about 86°F with lows near 66°F, and August is nearly the same at 85°F and 63°F, based on averages from the Freehold-Marlboro weather station about 10 miles away. June and September are milder, with highs around 81°F and 78°F. Spring warms slowly, from about 63°F in April to 72°F in May, and May is the wettest month, averaging around 13 days with precipitation. Winter is cold, with January highs near 42°F and lows around 23°F. Most months see about 9 to 11 wet days. Several trails lie a little over 4 miles away, including the Henry Hudson Trail, Tatum Ramble and Meadow Run. Anglers can head about 9 miles to Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook for surf fishing.