Upper Township: Commonwealth Ave
About
Commonwealth Ave is a public beach access point in Upper Township, New Jersey, about half a mile from the town of Strathmere. It offers a straightforward way onto the sand, with parking at the access point. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to use it. For beach weather, summer is the clear pick. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station at Belleplain State Forest run to highs around 88°F and lows near 65°F, with June and August close behind. For a change of pace after time on the beach, the Boardwalk hike lies about 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Upper Township: Commonwealth 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–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
- BoardwalkHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
