Pine Beach Borough, Ocean County
Clean water with minimal concerns
Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality
Before you swim: ratings on this page are based on historical NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program data (2021–2025 sampling seasons), not live conditions. Always check current advisories and closures on the state's official NJBeaches.org monitoring site before swimming.
Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.
| Year | Geomean | Advisories | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 CFU | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 CFU | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | No data | 0 | 0 |
| 5-Year Avg | 12 CFU | 2 | 0 |
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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