# New Jersey beach water quality rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-jersey-beach-water-quality-rankings
> Updated: 2026-09-04T03:56:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New Jersey coastal locations have received high rankings for water quality and cleanliness. Stone Harbor’s 96th Street Beach was identified as having the “clearest water in New Jersey.”

Subsequently, Point Pleasant Beach was ranked as the second cleanest beach in America, based on data from Swim Guide and state health department testing. Stone Harbor also appeared in national rankings, placing sixth. These coastal areas remain vital economic drivers for the state through summer tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Point Pleasant Beach ranked second cleanest beach in America

Point Pleasant Beach is ranked as the second cleanest beach in the United States, while Stone Harbor ranks sixth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/point-pleasant-beach-ranked-second-cleanest-beach-in-america

### 2026-08-27: Stone Harbor's 96th Street Beach named clearest water in New Jersey

Stone Harbor's 96th Street Beach is noted for having the clearest water in New Jersey as the summer season transitions into September.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stone-harbors-96th-street-beach-named-clearest-water-in-new-jersey

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Cite as: New Jersey beach water quality rankings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-jersey-beach-water-quality-rankings