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Strathmere Beach Information

If you are looking for Strathmere Beach Information, we have all you need to know. Strathmere’s beaches are a great place to be on a hot summer afternoon, a cool autumn morning or a balmy spring night. Whether you are a beachcomber, sunbather, surfer or sandcastle builder, you are sure to enjoy your time on these white sand beaches. To maximize your enjoyment, here is the beach information you will want to know.

Lifeguarded Beaches

All beaches in Strathmere will be guarded daily from 10 am-6 pm beginning June 18. Protected beaches will be at Williams, Whittier, Tecumseh, Sherman, Prescott Roads and 1495 Commonwealth Avenue. Morris beach will have guards on weekends. Guards will be at headquarters until 8 pm if called to respond. Whale Beach is unguarded. The Upper Township Beach Patrol is located on Williams Road.

Permitted Activities

Rafts – Rafts and boogie boards are permitted at all bathing beaches at the discretion of the lifeguards, based upon the conditions of the day.
Surfing – Permitted south of Tecumseh and north of Sherman. Lifeguards may allow surfing between other protected beaches pending the conditions of the given day.
Fishing – Permitted south of Prescott and north of Seacliff. Lifeguards may allow fishing between other protected beaches pending the conditions of the given day.

Beach Tag Information

Strathmere beaches are free – no tags required!

Parking

Parking is free in Strathere. You can park at Beesley’s Point or along Ocean Drive or other streets for free. However, at the height of the summer season, Ocean Drive is filled with parked cars so plan to arrive early.

Restrooms

There are no restrooms along Strathmere’s beaches but there at Porta-Potties available along Ocean Drive at Williams Road and Putnam Road.

Accessibility

Handicap access ramps are located at Williams Road and Putnam Road.

Surf Chairs

Surf Chairs are available. Call beach Headquarters if you need a beach wheelchair at (609) 263-1151

Rules and Regs

Beach Parties, Fires, Motor Vehicles, Alcoholic Beverages, and changing of clothes are not permitted on Upper Township beaches.
No dogs are permitted on any of Upper Township’s beaches from March 15 through September 15.
Fireworks and balloon releases are prohibited.
Beach Access signs are posted at every beach path. Please take note of where you are entering the beach, especially in areas not protected by lifeguards. This will allow personnel to respond to the correct location in the case of an emergency.
Upper Township Beach Patrol utilizes the beach flag warning system. The colors indicate the conditions for that day. The meaning of the flags is as follows:

Green– mild conditions, low risk of rip currents, but still swim with caution.
Yellow- moderate conditions, moderate risk for rip currents and swimmers and patrons should enter the water with caution.
Red- rough conditions, high risk of rip currents, restrictions will be placed on swimmers to keep them safe in the water
Red with No Swim symbol– beach is closed to swimming
Red/Yellow Combined– a lost child/individual has been reported and a search is underway

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