This data the coastal Barnegat Light ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Barnegat Light today is 72.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Barnegat Light was recorded in 2018 and was 78.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 70.7°F. Sea water temperature in Barnegat Light is expected to be constant 72.1°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Barnegat Light is 71.8°F, the minimum temperature is 66.2°F, and the maximum is 78.6°F.
The swimming season in Barnegat Light lasts from June to September. During those months, Barnegat Light water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Barnegat Light in winter reaches 43.9°F, in spring 48.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 71.8°F, and in autumn it is 64.4°F.
September 5, 2025 |
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today temp |
72.1°F |
September 4, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
71.6°F |
The ocean salinity in Barnegat Light is 29.98‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Barnegat Light. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Barnegat Light. Data in table shown for September 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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3' 10" | 3' 11" | 3' 8" | 3' 5" |
1.16 m | 1.19 m | 1.12 m | 1.03 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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3' 3" | 3' 7" | 3' 9" | 3' 10" |
1 m | 1.1 m | 1.15 m | 1.17 m |
Data in a table show Barnegat Light temperature today (September 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Barnegat Light.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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69.1°F | 70.2°F | 70.5°F | 73.2°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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81.7°F | 82.8°F | 80.1°F | 73.9°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Barnegat Light: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Barnegat Light. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Barnegat Light on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 43°F | 35.2°F | 51.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in January | ||||
February | 40.5°F | 33.1°F | 45°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in February | ||||
March | 42.1°F | 34.3°F | 51.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in March | ||||
April | 47.3°F | 40.5°F | 55°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in April | ||||
May | 55.9°F | 48.6°F | 68°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in May | ||||
June | 66.4°F | 58.5°F | 74.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in June | ||||
July | 74.1°F | 66°F | 80.4°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in July | ||||
August | 75°F | 69.6°F | 79.9°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in August | ||||
September | 71.8°F | 66.2°F | 78.6°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in September | ||||
October | 65.1°F | 57.4°F | 72.9°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in October | ||||
November | 56.3°F | 48.7°F | 63.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in November | ||||
December | 48.4°F | 40.6°F | 55.4°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Barnegat Light in December |