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Island Beach, Tices Shoal

Location: Barnegat Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 22.2 New Jersey ICW
Lat / Lon: N 39° 50.060' / W 074° 06.060'
Depth: 4-10 ft
Description: Very popular anchorage on weekends.

3.75

(4)

3.75 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.75

Good, Sand, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed N thru S, protection E only

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

2.25

Open and exposed N thru S, protection E only

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.67

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Island Beach, Tices Shoal

Reviewed by: Donald Francis, Stella Maris, on Jul 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.4'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

As the others have said, this anchorage is very popular on summer weekends with lots of loud music and partying. Great spot to spend the night on the hook. There is a stairway and boardwalk to the really beautiful beach on the ocean side of Island Beach State Park. They currently charge $3 per person to cross over to the ocean side on weekends.

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Review for Island Beach, Tices Shoal

Reviewed by: Scott Glasser on Apr 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

A great place to set the hook and enjoy the day. Great sunsets. Can get a little crowded on the weekends, but there is plenty of room to spread out. Mild current, just enough to keep the water clean. Best time to go is late afternoons when the crowds leave. Have done a few overnights on the hook and never an issue holding bottom. Can get a little rough when the winds are directly from the west.

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Review for Island Beach, Tices Shoal

Reviewed by: Anthony J, Sea Holli, on Jan 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Very crowded on weekends with loud music, crowded overnight. Moderate crowds on weekdays, less for overnight. Some shallow areas. Can walk to shore. Borders Island Beach State Park, fee to access the beach. Seems to be the place to go when boating on Barnegat Bay for those who don't know where else to go. There is no shopping. Cell service is good, I have Verizon. There's no Wifi use your hotspot.

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Review for Island Beach, Tices Shoal

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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