As of August 2025, there are no widespread closures of New Jersey ocean beaches due to bacteria or other health advisories. However, some state parks and freshwater swimming areas may have specific swimming closures or schedules, such as Belleplain State Forest, which is closed for swimming until further notice, and Parvin State Park, closed for swimming due to harmful algal blooms. Additionally, some state park beaches have specific days without lifeguard duty when swimming is not permitted. Regarding ocean beaches, Seaside Heights has implemented stricter closure rules after lifeguards leave in the evening, closing beaches generally between 7 p.m. or earlier if conditions warrant, to improve safety after a recent drowning. Police are enforcing these closures, and there are efforts to add bilingual warning signs. There were also swimming advisories earlier in the summer (July 2025) for some beaches due to elevated bacteria levels, but these advisories have since been mostly lifted, and no ocean beaches are reported closed due to contamination or health hazards currently. Summary:
- Ocean beaches generally open but close after lifeguards leave, e.g., Seaside Heights closes between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Some state parks’ freshwater swimming areas are closed or have limited swimming times.
- No current broad ocean beach closures due to water quality issues as of mid-August 2025.
- Swimming advisories related to bacteria have been mostly lifted for ocean beaches.
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