Toms River, New Jersey Weather
Toms River, 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 for Toms River, Ocean County.
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About Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River, a place of sun-drenched afternoons and the salty kiss of the Atlantic, unfolds across a landscape of coastal plains and winding waterways. It lies 4.4 miles north-north-west of Berkeley, NJ (from Berkeley, NJ: bearing 330°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east of Ocean County. The air, thick with the briny perfume of the nearby ocean, carries the distant cries of gulls and the gentle lapping of water against the shore. Marsh grasses, a vibrant emerald in the summer sun, sway with a quiet resilience, their roots anchoring the land against the ebb and flow of the tides. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, offer dappled shade, while the occasional shimmer of heat haze above the asphalt hints at the warmth of a New Jersey summer. The streets of Toms River hum with a particular kind of energy, a blend of bustling commerce and the easygoing cadence of life near the sea. The history of Toms River is deeply entwined with the rich maritime traditions of the Jersey Shore, its origins tracing back to early colonial settlements drawn by the promise of fertile lands and abundant fishing grounds. For centuries, the river itself served as a vital artery, facilitating trade and connecting the inland communities to the wider world. The local economy, once driven by shipbuilding and oystering, has evolved, now embracing tourism and a vibrant retail sector that caters to both year-round residents and summer visitors. Remnants of this past can be glimpsed in the weathered pilings along the waterfront and the enduring spirit of independence that characterizes its people, a spirit perhaps best captured by the enduring allure of its beaches and the quiet contemplation offered by its extensive network of bays and inlets.
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| Location | Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.953729°N, 74.197919°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08753, 08754, 08755, 08756, 08757 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Toms River, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Toms River, 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 Toms River includes coordinates 39.953729°N, 74.197919°W, situated in Ocean County. ZIP code 08753, 08754, 08755, 08756, 08757. Telephone area code: 732, 848. 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.
