Cliffwood Beach New Jersey Map

About Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey

Cliffwood Beach is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,056. The population density is 1297.2 people per km². Cliffwood Beach is located at 40.4421°N, 74.2168°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cliffwood Beach, a quiet stretch of Monmouth County shoreline, carries the scent of salt and pine in its humid summer air. It lies 5.2 miles south-south-east of Perth Amboy, NJ (from Perth Amboy, NJ: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-east of Woodbridge. The land here is a gentle slope leading down to the Raritan Bay, its edge softened by a fringe of scrub oak and beach grass that whispers in the persistent breeze. Even on the brightest days, a certain stillness pervades the residential streets, a sense that the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life, a slow, steady pulse beneath the chatter of gulls and the distant hum of boat engines. The houses, many modest and weathered by the coastal elements, cluster together as if seeking shared comfort against the vastness of the water, their porches often catching the last, mellowing rays of the afternoon sun. Historically, the area around Cliffwood Beach has seen shifts in its purpose, from early agricultural endeavors to its later development as a seaside haven. The local economy, while no longer dominated by fishing fleets as it may have been in earlier times, still draws vitality from the bay, with marinas and charter services hinting at a continued connection to the water. The sandy shores, though perhaps not as grand as some of its more famous neighbors, offer a more intimate experience of the coast, a place for quiet contemplation or the simple joy of digging toes into cool, damp sand. This stretch of New Jersey coast, often overlooked in its unassuming beauty, holds a distinct character, a blend of natural resilience and the enduring spirit of coastal living.

About This Cliffwood Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.442052, -74.216811. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cliffwood Beach and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Cliffwood Beach includes the ZIP code (07735), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cliffwood Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.