Upper Township: Willard Ave & Commonwealth Ave
About
Upper Township: Willard Ave & Commonwealth Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from Strathmere. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking available and no fee to use it. Swimming is allowed here, making summer the natural time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put July highs around 88°F with lows near 65°F, while September stays warm at about 80°F with cooler nights. For something to pair with a beach day, the Boardwalk hike lies about 5 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: Willard Ave & 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
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Upper Township: Willard Ave & Commonwealth Ave
Best months: April–June and September–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
46° / 25°
Feb
48° / 26°
Mar
55° / 31°
Apr
67° / 40°
May
76° / 49°
Jun
84° / 60°
Jul
88° / 65°
Aug
86° / 63°
Sep
80° / 57°
Oct
71° / 44°
Nov
60° / 34°
Dec
51° / 28°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Belleplain Stn Forest, NJ, 10.8 mi away at 30 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.
