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Photo: Ocean CR 607 (Central Avenue) nb in Barnegat Light, NJ, Dec. 2024 by Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Barnegat Light Bay Beach

Park · Barnegat Light, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 44091, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM UTC
Water temp
77°F
25°C

No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 44091 (18.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Barnegat Light Bay Beach

H: 75° L: 66°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
70°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
89%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
12 PM
Light drizzle
73°
3 PM
Light drizzle
74°
6 PM
Light drizzle
74°
9 PM
Light drizzle
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barnegat Light Bay Beach?
Barnegat Light Bay Beach is a park in Barnegat Light, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Barnegat Light Bay Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Barnegat Light Bay Beach in Barnegat Light, New Jersey is 77°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy 44091, 18.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Barnegat Light Bay Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Barnegat Light Bay Beach rated?
Barnegat Light Bay Beach in Barnegat Light, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 38 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006

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Accessibility

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Amenities

🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Playground