Union Beach Borough: Florence
About
Union Beach Borough: Florence is a public beach access point in Union Beach, New Jersey, about a third of a mile from the center of town. It offers accessible access and parking, and there is no fee to use it. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on visiting for time along the shore rather than a dip in the water. Warm weather makes late spring through early fall the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Freehold-Marlboro run from highs around 72°F in May to the mid-80s in July and August, easing back to about 78°F in September. If you want to pair a beach stop with a walk, the Henry Hudson Trail is about 4 miles away. Tatum Ramble and Holly Grove are both a little under 5 miles off. For surf fishing, Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook is roughly 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
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
Union Beach Borough: Florence
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 63–81°F and lows of 41–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Freehold-Marlboro, NJ weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high23° low
- Feb44° high25° low
- Mar51° high31° low
- Apr63° high41° low
- May72° high51° low
- Jun81° high60° low
- Jul86° high66° low
- Aug85° high63° low
- Sep78° high56° low
- Oct67° high44° low
- Nov56° high36° low
- Dec47° high28° low
Nearby
- Henry Hudson TrailHiking4.3 mi
Blue TrailHikingPhoto: jasoneppink, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.6 mi
The PhoenixHikingPhoto: Martin_Duggan, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.7 mi- Tatum RambleHiking4.7 mi
- Meadow RunHiking4.8 mi
- Grove trailHiking4.8 mi
- Holly GroveHiking4.8 mi
Camp Gateway - Sandy HookSurf fishing9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Union Beach Borough: Florence
Best months: April, June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 23°
11 wet
Feb
44° / 25°
9 wet
Mar
51° / 31°
10 wet
Apr
63° / 41°
11 wet
May
72° / 51°
13 wet
Jun
81° / 60°
11 wet
Jul
86° / 66°
10 wet
Aug
85° / 63°
10 wet
Sep
78° / 56°
9 wet
Oct
67° / 44°
10 wet
Nov
56° / 36°
10 wet
Dec
47° / 28°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Freehold-Marlboro, NJ, 10.4 mi away at 194 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
