Swimming in Avalon

Avalon Beach 50ft east of the pier provides very close access to the pier with ultra-protected, shallow water perfect for beginners and families. The shallow nearshore zone offers safety for novice swimmers and children. Stay very close to shore in this area as it's shallow and protected directly adjacent to the pier.

Avalon Beach 50ft west toward Busy Bee Restaurant features shallow, calm ocean water near the busy restaurant district with excellent access and protections, ideal for beginners. The developed beach area near dining and shopping provides full amenities for a complete beach visit. This prime location fills quickly during summer weekends.

Avalon Beach between Busy Bee Cafe and Tuna Club offers protected ocean swimming with excellent beach amenities and restaurant access, suitable for intermediate swimmers. The central beach location provides lifeguard coverage and facilities in Avalon's main beach district. This popular spot offers vibrant beach culture but can be very crowded during peak season.

40th Street in Avalon, New Jersey offers Atlantic Ocean beach swimming in a developed shore town suited for intermediate swimmers. This Jersey Shore beach provides seasonal lifeguard coverage and typical East Coast conditions with variable water temperatures. Visit during summer for warmest water; shoulder seasons offer quieter beach experiences.

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

Avalon's 30th Street Beach offers calm Atlantic waters with sandy beach, suitable for beginner and intermediate swimmers during summer months. The shore is well-maintained and family-friendly with gradual depth. Tip: Visit mid-week for fewer crowds; water is coldest in spring (55°F) and warmest in August-September (72°F).

Avalon's 50th Street Beach offers Atlantic ocean swimming with sandy beach and calm summer conditions suitable for beginner and intermediate swimmers. The New Jersey shore location provides typical mid-Atlantic conditions. Tip: Water is coldest in spring (55°F) and warmest August-September (72°F); visit during warmer months for comfort.

76th Street in Avalon offers ocean swimming along a developed New Jersey beach with monitored conditions and lifeguard presence during summer months. The sandy beach and moderate wave action suit intermediate swimmers looking for typical Atlantic Coast conditions. Parking can be limited and paid during peak season.

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

EPA Water Quality Monitoring Station

Open Water Safety

Risk assessment, gear, and emergency procedures

Reading Conditions

Waves, tides, currents, and weather patterns

Ocean Swimming

Waves, rip currents, and a progression plan

Cold Water Swimming

Acclimatization, gear, and safe exposure