Longport NJ Beach Guide
Longport requires a beach tag for everyone 12 and older on its guarded beaches, which are open 10 am to 6 pm in the summer season.
Longport sells seasonal tags online, at Borough Hall and at the Community Building at 33rd Avenue and the beach, and digital tags through the My Beach Mobile app.
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 Longport, NJ
Humidity: 94%
Wind: S at 8 mph
UV Index: 0.0
Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sunset: 4:53 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, 1:30 am
Is Longport worth visiting?
Yes, if you want low tag prices, beach ramps on several avenues and set surfing and kayak beaches.
- Seasonal tag $25 preseason
- Beach ramps at five avenues
- Restrooms at the Community Building and Borough Hall
- Leashed dogs early and late in summer
Longport quick facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Seasonal tag | $40, $25 preseason |
| Ages | 12 and older |
| Beach hours | 10 am to 6 pm |
| Surfing beaches | 12th, 22nd, 28th and 32nd Avenues |
Beach tags
Longport seasonal tags are $25 at the preseason rate and $40 after that, for everyone 12 and older. Buy them online at jerseycapetags.com, in person at Borough Hall or the Longport Community Building with cash or check, by mail form, or as digital tags through the My Beach Mobile app. Have tags ready to show at the beach entrance and on the beach. See the borough beach page for weekly and daily tag details.
Guarded beaches
Longport guards its beaches from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, from 10 am to 6 pm on each day of operation. Swim only near a lifeguard.
Flags on the lifeguard stands show green for safe, yellow for caution and red for hazardous. Red with a no swimming sign means no swimming.
Accessibility
Beach mats
Longport has ramp access to the beach at 16th, 27th, 32nd, 33rd and 35th Avenues.
Beach wheelchairs
A Beach Transport Program helps people who need assistance over the dunes. Membership and an application are required through the borough recreation department.
Public restrooms
Restrooms are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day at the Community Building at 33rd Avenue and the beach, 8 am to 6 pm daily, and at Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Avenue, 8:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 6 pm on weekends, closed on holidays.
Additional Longport beach rules
Show your tag when asked, swim near a lifeguard and use the set surfing and kayak beaches.
- From May 1 to September 30, leashed dogs are allowed on ocean beaches from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and 7 pm to 8:30 pm. From October 1 to April 30, leashed dogs are allowed.
- Tents may not total more than 100 square feet. Pop up and cabana tents that fold into a carry bag are allowed.
- Charcoal grills are not allowed unless the borough permits them by resolution.
- Surf fishing is not allowed in bathing areas during bathing hours.
- Surfing is allowed only at 12th, 22nd, 28th and 32nd Avenues from 10 am to 6 pm.
- Kayaks launch only between 14th and 15th, 22nd and 23rd, 27th and 29th, and 32nd and 33rd Avenues.
Best time to visit Longport
We like a summer evening walk here with a leashed dog after 7 pm. 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 tag costs in the beach tag price guide
Our Longport beach tips
- Buy tags at the preseason rate
- Use the 33rd Avenue restrooms
- Kids under 12 need no tag
- Pack bug spray and read our greenhead fly guide
A short history of Longport
The Borough of Longport historical society page traces the land to Thomas Budd in 1695 and to James Long, whose friend M. Simpson McCullough bought the tract in 1882 and named it Longport in his honor. Long’s beach house was destroyed by a storm in 1914.
The page explains that Longport incorporated in 1898 and bought its first Borough Hall from the Society of Natural Sciences for $4,750. A Widener school opened in 1911, and the Betty Bacharach Home opened on Mother’s Day 1924.
The borough’s flood information page notes that all of Longport lies at or below elevation 10, between the Atlantic Ocean and Risley’s Channel, and that the whole borough flooded in the March 1962 storm and again in December 1992.
Later chapters reused the old landmarks. The historical society page says the Bacharach building became Borough Hall by 1990, and the Widener school became Gospel Hall before giving way to the 12 homes of Widener Reserve. Today the page describes Longport as mostly residential, half a square mile at the southern tip of Absecon Island. We think it is one of the loveliest places to end a beach day.
Longport beach FAQ
Do you need a beach tag in Longport NJ?
Yes. Everyone 12 and older needs a tag on the guarded beaches.
How much are Longport beach tags?
Seasonal tags are $40, or $25 at the preseason rate.
Are dogs allowed on Longport beaches?
Yes, on a leash. From May 1 to September 30 only from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and 7 pm to 8:30 pm.
Are there flies on Longport beaches?
Check our daily fly report before you head to the beach.
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