Asbury Park Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Asbury Park, New Jersey · Queens, New York — 43 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Asbury Park Beach
vs
78Rockaway Beach
Too close to call today. Asbury Park Beach scores 78 and Rockaway Beach scores 78, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Asbury Park Beach for surfing — surfing 66 vs 62.
- Go to Rockaway Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 69 vs 62.
| Activity | Asbury Park Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 69 | Rockaway Beach |
| Families with kids | 66 | 75 | Rockaway Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 66 | 62 | Asbury Park Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Asbury Park Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:28 AM | Low 4:12 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 (78 and 78), 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.
Which is better with kids, Asbury Park Beach or Rockaway Beach?
Rockaway Beach today — 75 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.