NJShore Guide

5th Ave Bay Front

Seaside Park 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/100mL2022202312024220251
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
202525 CFU11
202418 CFU20
202318 CFU10
202213 CFU00
2021No data10
5-Year Avg21 CFU51

Closure History (5 Years)

1
Bacterial Exceedance
0
Rainfall (Precautionary)
0
Floatables/Debris
0
Other Precautionary

Note: Rainfall closures are precautionary measures taken after heavy rain, not reactions to detected problems. Most beaches reopen within 24-48 hours.

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
21 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
1
Total Closures (5yr)
1
Beach Type
bay
Station ID
OC0132

Exercise Caution

1 advisory this year. Avoid after heavy rain.

2025 Advisories

1

5-Year Total

5

5-Year Closure History (1 total)

  • Bacterial: 1

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 →