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The Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge, as seen from Sea Bright, New Jersey in December 2011.Highlands Beach, Monmouth County

Monmouth County beaches

Which Monmouth County beach is best right now? 15 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 12:28 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

4 beaches score 7.1 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. The Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge, as seen from Sea Bright, New Jersey in December 2011.17.1Greatlater

    Highlands Beach

    Monmouth County

    Dark there now. Best 1 pm later
    Air
    16°C62°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    31 km/h20 mph
    Waves
    0.7 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 6.1
  2. Black Fish Cove, Hartshorne Woods Park - beach27.1Greatlater

    Navesink Beach

    Monmouth County

    Dark there now. Best 1 pm later
    Air
    16°C62°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    31 km/h20 mph
    Waves
    0.7 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 6.1
  3. 37.1Greatlater

    Belvedero Beach

    Monmouth County

    Dark there now. Best 1 pm later
    Air
    16°C60°F
    Water
    16°C61°F
    Wind
    35 km/h22 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 6.2

Monmouth County today

It is dark across Monmouth County right now: 12 of 15 scored beaches look good later, water is 16 to 17°C61 to 62°F. Read at 12:28 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Monmouth County

12 of 12 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.0GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Highlands Beach, 7.1
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
33 km/h21 mph
Waves
0.7 m2 ft

Southern Monmouth County

3 of 3 beaches scored, 0 good now

6.6GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Allenhurst Beach Club, 6.6
Water
17°C62°F
Wind
10 km/h6 mph
Waves
1.3 m4 ft

  • Warmest water

    17°C62°F

    Allenhurst Beach Club

    Monmouth County. 0.5°0.9° above the Monmouth County average. Score 6.6 Good.

  • Calmest sea

    0.6 m2 ft waves

    Cliffwood Beach

    Monmouth County. Wind 25 km/h15 mph.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 5 pm (7.2); the weakest is 8 am (5.6).

The strongest stretch runs 1 pm to 7 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Monmouth County beaches

Every Monmouth County beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

15 beaches listed · 15 of 15 scored live

  1. The Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge, as seen from Sea Bright, New Jersey in December 2011.

    Highlands Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.1Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind31 km/h20 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Black Fish Cove, Hartshorne Woods Park - beach

    Navesink Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.1Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind31 km/h20 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Belvedero Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.1Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Monmouth CR 36 sb, North Middletown, NJ, Aug. 2025

    Ideal Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.1Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  5. Cliffwood Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  6. 2024-09-13 15 12 49 Panoramic view north from New Jersey State Route 36 (Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge) over the Shrewsbury River on the border of Sea Bright and Highlands in Monmouth County, New Jersey

    Beach B

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  7. Sandy Hook Beach at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, New Jersey

    Beach C

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  8. Sandy Hook Beach at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, New Jersey

    Beach D

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  9. Beach E

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  10. FIshing Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  11. Gunnison Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. North Beach

    Monmouth County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  13. Allenhurst Beach Club

    Monmouth County

    6.6Goodlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. TimelapseLoch Arbour, NJ, USA

    Loch Arbour Village Beach Club

    Monmouth County

    6.6Goodlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Belmar, NJ borough hall, Dec. 2024

    L Street Bathing Beach

    Monmouth County

    6.6Goodlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Monmouth County beaches with live score pins

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Monmouth County beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Monmouth County right now?

Highlands Beach has the top Beach Score later: 7.1 Great, with 31 km/h (20 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Monmouth County today?

Sea water is 16 to 17°C (61 to 62°F) across the 15 scored beaches. The warmest is Allenhurst Beach Club, at 17°C (62°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Monmouth County right now?

Cliffwood Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.6 m (2 ft) with 25 km/h (15 mph) of wind.

Which Monmouth County beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Monmouth County today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 5 pm, at 7.2 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 1 pm to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Monmouth County?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Monmouth County?

All 15 beaches in our data for Monmouth County are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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