NJShore Guide

Reach Road

South Amboy, Middlesex County

Good

Good Water Quality

Clean water with minimal concerns

Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality

5-Year Water Quality Trend

ExcellentGoodEPA Limit050100CFU/100mL202220235202420252
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
202517 CFU20
20249 CFU00
202323 CFU50
20224 CFU00
2021No data00
5-Year Avg13 CFU70

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
13 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
2
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
ocean
Station ID
MS0001

Exercise Caution

2 advisoryies this year. Avoid after heavy rain.

2025 Advisories

2

5-Year Total

7

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†’