Ventnor City NJ Beach Guide
Ventnor City requires a beach badge for everyone 12 and older from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and lifeguards work from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
Ventnor City sits in Atlantic County next to Atlantic City, with a boardwalk, a fishing pier of about 1,000 feet at Cambridge Avenue, free surf chairs and beaches set aside for surfing, kayaks and sailboats.
Minimal Fly Activity
Based on current conditions, encountering flies at the beach today is low. Keep an eye on the weather for any changes and enjoy the beach!
Current Weather for Ventnor City, NJ
Humidity: 95%
Wind: SSW at 9 mph
UV Index: 0.0
Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Ocean Temperature
60.3 °F
Last Tide
Low Tide
11/4/2026, 9:55 PM
Next Tide
High Tide
11/5/2026, 4:13 AM
Forecast updated every 15 minutes. Last update: November 5, 2026, 2:15 am
Is Ventnor City worth visiting?
Yes, if you want low badge prices, a fishing pier and quieter beaches right next to Atlantic City.
- Low cost season badges
- Free surf chairs
- Beaches for surfing, kayaks and Hobie Cats
- Beach volleyball courts
Ventnor City quick facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Season badge | $10 before June 1, $20 after |
| Senior season badge | $3.50 |
| Badges required | Ages 12 and older, Memorial Day to Labor Day |
| Lifeguards | 10 am to 6 pm daily |
| Beach Patrol | 609-823-7948 |
| City Clerk | 609-823-7904 |
Beach badges
Everyone 12 and older needs a badge from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and children under 12 are free. Season badges are $10 before June 1 and $20 after May 31, and senior season badges are $3.50. Veterans get a free veterans tag in person at the City Hall front desk with a DD 214 or other proof of service, and active duty military and their families also pay no fee. Buy badges online at jerseycapetags.com for mail delivery, at City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Avenue, with cash, check or card, or as digital badges in the My Beach Mobile app. Digital badges cannot be swapped for physical ones. Have your badge ready at the entrance and on the beach. For details call the City Clerk at 609-823-7904 or email lhand@ventnorcity.org.
Guarded beaches
The Ventnor City Beach Patrol guards beaches from 10 am to 6 pm daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Some beaches may close early and late in the season, so call Beach Headquarters at Suffolk Avenue and the beach, 609-823-7948. Swim only at guarded beaches and follow lifeguard directions.
Guarded beaches are at Vassar Square and Austin, Frankfort, Surrey, Suffolk, Dorset, Sacramento, New Haven, Buffalo, Lafayette and Washington Avenues.
The kayak beach is at Princeton Avenue, supervised from 10 am to 6 pm by the lifeguards at Sacramento Avenue. The surfing beach is next to the Fishing Pier, open in daylight and supervised from 10 am to 6 pm by the lifeguards at Dorset Avenue. Neither has its own lifeguard. Wear a life jacket on a kayak.
Hobie Cat Beach is at Somerset Avenue and the beach. Sailboats can be registered for a seasonal fee through the City Clerk.
Accessibility
Beach mats
Ramps lead to the beach, and beach mats are at the Suffolk and Newport Avenue beaches. The city lists accessible beaches at Suffolk, Dorset, Newport, Derby, Oxford and Somerset Avenues. Accessible parking is at the kiosk and metered stations at Suffolk and Somerset Avenues and at Newport and New Haven Avenues.
Beach wheelchairs
Surf chairs are available daily through the Beach Patrol from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Reserve one at 609-823-7948, and call the same number for other help reaching the beach.
Public restrooms
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, restrooms are open from 8 am to 8 pm next to the Community Building on Newport Avenue, by the tennis and pickleball courts on Suffolk Avenue and at the Fishing Pier on Cambridge Avenue. Accessible restrooms are at the Suffolk Avenue tennis courts, the Cambridge Avenue fishing pier, the Newport Avenue playground and the New Haven Avenue library.
Additional Ventnor City Beach Rules
Swim only where lifeguards are on duty, take your trash with you and follow lifeguard directions.
- From May 16 to September 30, leashed dogs are allowed on the beach only from 7 pm to 9 pm and only where the high tide washes the sand. From October 1 to May 15, leashed dogs may walk that tide washed area any time.
- Beach volleyball courts are next to the Fishing Pier at Cambridge Avenue and in front of the tennis courts at Somerset Avenue.
- No surf fishing during bathing hours.
- No sleeping on the beach between sunset and sunrise, and no glass or litter.
- Only propane grills are allowed, from June 1 to September 30, 10 am to 6 pm, with tanks up to 20 pounds. Charcoal grills are banned, and fires and bonfires need a permit.
- Vehicles need a police permit and must have four wheel drive. Permits run January 1 to April 30 and September 15 to December 31. Enter only at the Suffolk Avenue ramp, keep to 10 miles per hour and do not drive from midnight to 7 am.
Best time to visit Ventnor City
We love September here, when the water is still warm, badges are no longer needed and leashed dogs can walk the tide line from October. For quieter weeks read our guide to the Jersey Shore after Labor Day.
More beaches to compare
- Read the ultimate Jersey Shore beach guide
- Compare breaks in our Jersey Shore surf spot guide
- Check badge costs in the beach tag price guide
Our Ventnor City beach tips
- Buy season badges before June 1 to save $10
- Reserve a surf chair early
- Fish from the pier at Cambridge Avenue
- Pack bug spray and read our greenhead fly guide
A short history of Ventnor City
Ventnor City borrowed its name from England. The City of Ventnor history page explains that an American couple who admired Ventnor remembered it in 1889, when the Camden and Atlantic Land Company needed a name for its land south of Atlantic City. Mrs. S. Bartram Richards suggested the name on January 8, 1889, and the State of New Jersey incorporated the city on March 17, 1903, from land that had been part of Egg Harbor Township.
The city grew for most of the twentieth century. The city’s draft master plan reexamination records 8,158 residents in 1950, a peak of 12,910 in 2000 and 9,210 in 2020. Superstorm Sandy damaged 1,912 year round homes, 578 rental units and 416 businesses, and the city’s planning turned toward resilience and a more varied economy after nearby casinos closed. Beach replenishment on Absecon Island began in Ventnor in 2004, and a 2023 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant is paying to plan the Ventnor West Eco Park.
Today Ventnor is the second most densely settled community in Atlantic County, and nearly 38 percent of its homes are seasonal. We think that mix of neighbors and summer people gives it a relaxed, lived in charm.
Ventnor City beach FAQ
Do you need beach badges in Ventnor City NJ?
Yes. Everyone 12 and older needs a badge from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
How much are Ventnor City beach badges?
Season badges are $10 before June 1 and $20 after. Senior season badges are $3.50.
Where can you buy Ventnor City beach badges?
Online at jerseycapetags.com, at City Hall or in the My Beach Mobile app.
When are Ventnor City beaches guarded?
From 10 am to 6 pm daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Where can you surf in Ventnor City?
At the surfing beach next to the Fishing Pier, supervised by the lifeguards at Dorset Avenue.
Can you borrow a beach wheelchair in Ventnor City?
Yes. Surf chairs are available daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Reserve at 609-823-7948.
Are dogs allowed on Ventnor City beach?
Only on a leash in the tide washed area, from 7 pm to 9 pm May 16 to September 30, and any time from October 1 to May 15.
Where are the restrooms in Ventnor City?
On Newport Avenue by the Community Building, on Suffolk Avenue by the tennis courts and at the Fishing Pier on Cambridge Avenue, open 8 am to 8 pm in season.
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