Asbury Park Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Asbury Park, New Jersey · Queens, New York — 43 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Asbury Park Beach
vs
96Rockaway Beach
Too close to call today. Asbury Park Beach scores 93 and Rockaway Beach scores 96, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 43 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Asbury Park Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 90 | 90 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 89 | tie |
| Surfing | 58 | 58 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Asbury Park Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 75°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 7:59 AM | High 8:52 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 Rockaway Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Asbury Park Beach and Rockaway Beach?
About 43 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.