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Moores Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 5 km/h · E, uv 6.7, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 84/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
5 km/h · E
UV
6.7
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 3, 03:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 84/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 3, 03:15 AM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
27°C
UV index
6.7
Wind
5 km/h · E
Gust 11 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Moores Beach
Moores Beach stretches along the New Jersey coast, in the Delaware Bay region, approximately 3.5 km southwest of Thompsons Beach (Cumberland). This portion of the southern New Jersey coastline belongs to the Delaware Estuary, a salt marsh and mudflat ecosystem that characterizes this entire region. The coastal landscape here remains sparsely urbanized, dominated by wetlands and natural drainage channels, far from the hustle and bustle of the northern Jersey shore resorts. The beach itself retains a wild and undeveloped character, typical of the Delaware estuary shores. Nearby, Thompsons Beach (3.7 km away) offers a similar but slightly busier experience, while other surrounding coastal access points remain just as discreet. Moores Beach primarily attracts local visitors and rock poolers, who come to explore the mudflats and observe estuarine wildlife at low tide. The atmosphere remains that of a working coast, where the rhythms of the tides and seasons govern access and use. The site has no formal tourist infrastructure: no designated parking, no toilets, no surveillance. Access is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Moores Beach does not have Blue Flag status and remains a freely accessible place, without official supervision, where everyone is responsible for their own safety.
About this spot
Moores Beach derives its name from the pioneering families who settled in the Delaware region in the 17th century. This section of the New Jersey coast is part of the history of marine resource exploitation and commercial fishing that shaped the entire Delaware Bay. Unlike the resort beaches of the Jersey Shore, Moores Beach has retained its character as a coastal working area, where traditions of artisanal fishing and clam harvesting remain alive. The surrounding mudflats and salt marshes constitute a crucial habitat for migratory birds and marine species, recalling the ecological importance of these seemingly austere shores.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Moores Beach today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Moores Beach today?
5 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Moores Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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