Asbury Park Beach or Point Pleasant Beach today?
Asbury Park, New Jersey · Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey — 15 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Asbury Park Beach
vs
78Point Pleasant Beach
Too close to call today. Asbury Park Beach scores 78 and Point Pleasant Beach scores 78 — 15 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Asbury Park Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 62 vs 58.
- Point Pleasant Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Asbury Park Beach | Point Pleasant Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 58 | Asbury Park Beach |
| Families with kids | 66 | 62 | Asbury Park Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 63 | Asbury Park Beach |
| Surfing | 66 | 66 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Asbury Park Beach | Point Pleasant Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 55°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:28 AM | High 9:51 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Asbury Park Beach or Point Pleasant Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Asbury Park Beach and Point Pleasant Beach?
About 15 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.
Which is better with kids, Asbury Park Beach or Point Pleasant Beach?
Asbury Park Beach today — 66 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.