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Harvey Cedars

Live beach webcam available

Daily Badge$7

Lifeguard10am–5pm

SeasonJune – Sept

RulesVerified

2026 Badge Prices

Daily

Weekly

$20

Pre-season

$40

by June 15, 2026

In-season

$50

Under 12 always free65+ — $12 (annual)Veterans — free dailyMy Beach Mobile app accepted Cash/check only at booth

(609) 361-6000Official source ↗

Lifeguard Season

Season Opens

June 15, 2026

Hours

10:00am–5:00pm daily

Status

Pre-season — full lifeguard coverage begins June 15, 2026

Check safebeachday.com for daily conditions.

Guarded Beaches

86th St83rd St80th St76th St73rd St69th StMiddlesex AveAtlantic AveHudson AveCape May Ave5417 BlvdBergen AveBay Beach at W 75th St

Live conditions at safebeachday.com ↗

Beach Rules

Verified 2026

DogsAllowed

NOT on beach May 30 – September 15. Leashed September 16 – May 29.

Tents & UmbrellasNot allowed

No staked tents or shelters; single-pole umbrellas and small baby canopies OK

SurfingAllowed

In designated/flagged areas when lifeguards are on duty

AlcoholNot allowed

Prohibited

SmokingNot allowed

Prohibited (NJ smoke-free beaches law)

Drones & Kites

Not posted — confirm with the borough

Beach curfew midnight – 6am.

Full rules at official source ↗

Accessibility

East 80th Street Access

Wheelchair

Handicap access ramp at East 80th Street and East Mercer Avenue. Beach Wheel Program: 6 adult chairs + 1 child chair; weekly reservation; free. UTV transport also available for those who cannot use a beach wheelchair. Must be staying at a Harvey Cedars address to reserve.

(609) 361-9733

East Mercer Avenue Access

Wheelchair

Second handicap-access ramp. Same Beach Wheel/UTV program as 80th St. Call (609) 361-9733 (in-season, 10am–3pm) for reservations.

(609) 361-9733

Harvey Cedars UTV Transport

Four-wheel-drive UTV transports physically challenged individuals to and from the beach. For those unable to use a beach wheelchair.

Free · In-season (call for availability)

(609) 361-9733