A quiet residential borough at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, known for shingle-style homes, inns, a small commercial center, and a more restrained beach-town atmosphere.
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A quiet residential borough at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, known for shingle-style homes, inns, a small commercial center, and a more restrained beach-town atmosphere. Bay Head has no boardwalk or major beachfront entertainment district, which is central to its appeal. The town feels polished, walkable, and residential, with the bay, beach, and train station all close together.
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dogs
Dogs restricted during summer season
tents
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
surfing
Year-round surfing permitted. Works on most swell directions
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Bay Head Beach
ocean beachBay Head Beach
NJT terminus station, short walk to beach
End of the line — quiet town, walkable to beach
Bay Head
68°
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Today
75°
Sunny
Tonight
64°
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
81°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
68°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
82°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
57°
Showers And Thunderstorms