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Peck Beach has BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Peck Beach today
Peck Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 10 km/h · E, uv 3.9, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
10 km/h · E
UV
3.9
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 2, 11:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 89/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 2, 11:45 PM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
27°C
UV index
3.9
Wind
10 km/h · E
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Peck Beach
Peck Beach stretches along the New Jersey coast, in Ocean County, about 200 kilometers southeast of New York City. This part of the Atlantic coastline is characterized by low dunes and a sandy shore typical of the Jersey Shore's coastal bay. The area, less densely urbanized compared to neighboring seaside resorts, offers a quieter atmosphere than the resort beaches concentrated further north. The beach itself has a modest profile: a strip of fine sand that gradually extends towards the ocean. In the immediate vicinity, Peck's Beach is only 1.3 kilometers away, while William Morrow Beach, further south, is just 7.4 kilometers away. Unlike its neighbors, which attract more summer visitors, this beach retains a less crowded character, with direct access to the relatively calm waters of the North Atlantic in the late season. The landscape remains marked by the natural geography of the Jersey Shore: low dunes, sparse coastal vegetation, and open horizons towards the sea. No major facilities are reported on site: no designated parking, no public toilets, and no lifeguard service. Access is not equipped for people with reduced mobility. The beach is not Blue Flag certified. This lack of amenities makes it a place for local use rather than an organized destination.
About this spot
The name Peck Beach refers to the land ownership history of coastal New Jersey, where fishing and farming families of the 18th and 19th centuries gave their surnames to coastal lands. The Jersey Shore region gradually urbanized from the 1870s onwards with the arrival of the railroad, transforming agricultural areas into seaside resorts. Peck Beach, remaining outside the major Victorian-era tourist developments, retained a more residential and local vocation, frequented by residents of the surrounding areas rather than by passing tourists.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Peck Beach today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Peck Beach today?
10 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Peck Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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