Upper Township: Sherman Ave & Commonwealth Ave

Upper Township: Sherman Ave & Commonwealth Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, located about a tenth of a mile from the center of Strathmere. It's a simple, straightforward spot to reach the shore. There's parking on hand, swimming is allowed, and there's no fee to use it. Summer brings the warmest conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Belleplain State Forest, about 11 miles away, put July highs around 88°F with lows near 65°F, and August close behind at about 86°F and 63°F. June runs warm as well, with highs near 84°F. For beach days that are still pleasant but a little milder, September averages highs around 80°F, while May sits near 76°F. Winter is cold, with January highs about 46°F and lows around 25°F, so the colder months suit a quick walk more than a swim. For a change from the sand, the Boardwalk hike lies about 6 miles away.