Beach Haven, New Jersey Weather
Beach Haven, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Beach Haven, Ocean County.
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About Beach Haven, New Jersey
Beach Haven unfolds as a vibrant ribbon of sand and sea, a place where the Atlantic’s breath is a constant presence, shaping the very character of its landscape. It lies 10.7 miles south of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 178°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-south-east of Little Egg Harbor. Here, the terrain is a delicate balance of soft, yielding dunes, crowned with resilient sea grasses that whisper secrets to the wind, and the broad, inviting expanse of a shoreline that stretches as far as the eye can see. The air itself carries a saline tang, a promise of salt spray and sun-warmed sand, and in the late afternoon, the light often acquires a pearlescent sheen, softening the edges of clapboard houses and casting long, dancing shadows from the weathered pilings of its iconic boardwalk. The rhythm of Beach Haven is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the tides, a gentle pulse that dictates the pace of life, from the morning's first fishermen heading out to the evening's leisurely strolls under a sky painted with hues of rose and lavender. This narrow strip of land, known historically as Long Beach Island, has long been a magnet for those seeking respite and recreation, its founding rooted in the very allure of its natural beauty. The local economy of Beach Haven, while embracing the modern influx of summer visitors, still carries echoes of its past as a modest fishing village. The iconic "Fantasy Island" amusement park, a landmark for generations of families, stands as a testament to the evolving entertainment landscape, yet the enduring appeal of the ocean itself remains paramount, with the beach and its associated activities forming the bedrock of its commercial life. The character of Beach Haven is a charming blend of old-school seaside charm and a contemporary, family-friendly atmosphere, a place where the scent of salt water mingles with the sweet aroma of funnel cake, and the shared experience of sun, surf, and simple joys binds its residents and visitors alike.
Live animated radar for Beach Haven and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Beach Haven, Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.559285°N, 74.243196°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08008 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Beach Haven, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Beach Haven, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Beach Haven includes coordinates 39.559285°N, 74.243196°W, situated in Ocean County. ZIP code 08008. Telephone area code: 856, 609. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
