Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Marine & Fishing Forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ today?

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ experiences two high tides and two low tides each day. Tide times and heights are sourced from NOAA station data and updated daily.

What is the best time to fish in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?

The best fishing in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when current movement activates feeding. Solunar major and minor periods shown in the forecast can also indicate peak fish activity windows.

Is it safe to boat in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current boating conditions near Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Winds under 15 mph are manageable for most inshore boats, but factor in wave period and tidal current at inlets. Always review the official NOAA marine forecast before heading offshore.

What is the water temperature near Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?

Water temperature data for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is sourced from the nearest NOAA station. In New Jersey, seasonal temperature swings significantly influence which species are active and where they can be found — check current readings in the tide panel above.

What wind conditions are expected in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ today?

See the live wind chart above for today's detailed hourly wind forecast near Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, including speed and direction from Open-Meteo model data. Wind direction affects water clarity, bait movement, and which shorelines will fish best.

Fishing in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Point Pleasant Beach sits at the mouth of the Manasquan Inlet, one of the most productive stretches of the Jersey Shore. The inlet connects the Manasquan River and the back-bay system to the Atlantic, and the tidal current concentrates bluefish, striped bass, and summer flounder. It's close to New York metro, which means fishing pressure is real — but so is the fishing.

Planning Your Trip

The Manasquan Inlet jetties are classic striper water in Fall and Spring. Surfcasters line up along the rocks during peak runs and the fish in the inlet can be large — 30-pound bass are caught here annually. Summer flounder fishing in the bay and inlet is the dominant warm-weather activity. Party boats out of Point Pleasant provide affordable access to the nearshore porgy grounds.

Offshore, the Mud Hole and nearshore ridge system produce sea bass, porgy, and ling through the cooler months. Summer brings mahi and occasional bluefin tuna on the warm-water temperature breaks east of the inlet. Canyon trips for yellowfin and bigeye depart from Point Pleasant regularly.

The Manasquan Inlet bar can shoal and the inlet is wave-exposed in northeast swells. Check inlet conditions closely before heading outside. The incoming tide typically produces the best striper and bluefish action in the inlet rip.

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