Upper Township: Commonwealth Ave

Upper Township: Commonwealth Ave is a public beach access point in Upper Township, New Jersey, about 0.7 miles from the town of Strathmere. It's a simple spot to reach the sand: there is parking at the access, and there is no fee to use it. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on a walk or time on the beach rather than a day in the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belleplain State Forest, about 10 miles away, show warm summers and cold winters. July is the warmest month, with highs around 88°F and lows near 65°F, and August is close behind at about 86°F. June and September are milder, with highs of roughly 84°F and 80°F. Spring warms from highs in the mid-50s in March to the mid-70s by May. October still reaches about 71°F before temperatures drop through November. January is the coldest month, with highs around 46°F and lows near 25°F, and February is similar. For more time outdoors in the area, the Boardwalk hike is about 6.5 miles away.