Cedar Point
South Toms River Borough, Ocean County
Poor Water Quality
Check current conditions before swimming
Moderate bacteria levels - generally safe
5-Year Water Quality Trend
Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Geomean | Advisories | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 116 CFU | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 72 CFU | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 108 CFU | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 110 CFU | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | No data | 2 | 0 |
| 5-Year Avg | 96 CFU | 32 | 0 |
Quick Stats
- 5-Year Geomean
- 96 CFU/100mL
- 2025 Advisories
- 11
- Total Closures (5yr)
- 0
- Beach Type
- river
- Station ID
- OC0340
Check Conditions
11 advisories this year. Check current conditions before swimming.
2025 Advisories
11
5-Year Total
32
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 →