NJShore Guide

Maxson

Point Pleasant Borough, Ocean County

Good

Good Water Quality

Clean water with minimal concerns

Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality

5-Year Water Quality Trend

ExcellentGoodEPA Limit050100CFU/100mL20222023202420251
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
202523 CFU10
202418 CFU00
202320 CFU00
202213 CFU00
2021No data10
5-Year Avg19 CFU20

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
19 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
1
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
ocean
Station ID
OC0109

Exercise Caution

1 advisory this year. Avoid after heavy rain.

2025 Advisories

1

5-Year Total

2

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.

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Data Source

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