Upper Township: Prescott Ter & Commonwealth Ave
About
Upper Township: Prescott Ter & Commonwealth Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.1 mile from the town of Strathmere. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on hand and swimming allowed. There is no fee to use this access point. That makes it an easy choice for a quick swim or an unplanned stop along the shore. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit here. Typical averages from the nearby Belleplain State Forest weather station run from highs of about 84°F in June to about 88°F in July, with July lows around 65°F. For something on foot nearby, 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: Prescott Ter & 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
- BoardwalkHiking5.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
