Long Beach Island Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 74°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
91/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 6:17 AM | 0.0 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:21 AM | 1.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:28 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:33 PM | 1.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Manahawkin Drawbridge · 0.9 km away. This station sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island sits on the New Jersey coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in January to 75°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 75°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in January.
Today it is 77°F. That is 2° above the August average of 75°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Manahawkin Drawbridge about 0.9 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Long Beach Island?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Long Beach Island?
About 77°F. That is 2° above the August average of 75°F here.
Are there rip currents at Long Beach Island today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Long Beach Island as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Manahawkin Drawbridge about 0.9 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.