NJShore Guide

Broad

Keyport Borough, Monmouth County

Poor

Poor Water Quality

Check current conditions before swimming

Low bacteria levels - good water quality

5-Year Water Quality Trend

ExcellentGoodEPA Limit050100CFU/100mL2022202352024220257
Bacteria Level#Advisories

Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.

Year-by-Year Data

YearGeomeanAdvisoriesClosures
202545 CFU70
202428 CFU20
202344 CFU50
202219 CFU00
2021No data30
5-Year Avg39 CFU170

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
39 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
7
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
ocean
Station ID
MC0001

Check Conditions

7 advisories this year. Check current conditions before swimming.

2025 Advisories

7

5-Year Total

17

No closures in the past 5 years

Tip: Wait 24-48 hours after heavy rainfall before swimming. Bacteria levels typically return to normal within this timeframe.

Data Source

Data provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP). Learn more β†’