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Port of ORTLEY BEACH

USSH2🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of ORTLEY BEACH

Ortley Beach is a harbor located on the Barnegat Peninsula in New Jersey, separating Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It serves as a small harbor with limited information available on specific cargo or vessel types.

Background
Dover Beaches South, more commonly known as Ortley Beach, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Toms River, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Dover Beaches South had a population of 1,331. Dover Beaches South is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5100632 →
Wikidata
Q1085183 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USSH2
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
39.9564°
Longitude
-74.0786°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ORTLEY BEACH?+
The approach to ORTLEY BEACH is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sea Girt Lighthouse at 11.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Barnegat (11.6 NM S), Ocean County Lighthouses (11.6 NM S), Tucker'S Island (24.5 NM SSW), Navesink Twin Lights: North Tower (26 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ORTLEY BEACH?+
The Port of ORTLEY BEACH is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of ORTLEY BEACH?+
You can track vessels near ORTLEY BEACH (USSH2) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USSH2 on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of ORTLEY BEACH?+
The Port of ORTLEY BEACH operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.