# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Pre-Alligator Light Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) CURRENT OCEAN TEMP/CONDITIONS: https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/long-branch/630d04654da1381c5cb8aeb7 **PLEASE CHECK BACK TO THIS PAGE BEFORE ATTENDING AS SWIM MAY BE CANCELLED IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER/CONDITIONS** WHAT: o This is essentially the same as our usual swim off Long Branch, just doing it on Thursday to accommodate some of our athletes (i.e. Coach Brian) who are leaving this morning to race the 8-mile Swim for Alligator Light in Islamorada (FL Keys) on Saturday: https://www.swimalligatorlight.com/ o You can do as little/much as you like, as long as you're finished within 60-mins of start time. o This will be a GUARDED ocean swim w/ no fewer than (2) lifeguards present (physically in the water, watching you on a board/kayak). WHERE: Pier Village 66 Centennial Drive Long Branch, NJ 07740 *This address will bring you within 50m of the entrance to the beach where we meet...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better. We will be meeting at the lifeguard tower, directly in front of Chelsea Ave (Pier Village) Metered parking is available in/around Pier Village (I STRONGLY recommend downloading the https://flowbirdapp.com/app if you intend to come frequently. Parking is FREE until 10am & then hourly, after that. COST: o Suggested Donation: $10 /swim OR (3) swims for $20 (covers cost of lifeguards & equipment at every swim) o There will be a labeled canister located on the lifeguard stand where we meet, please contribute your $ there. MISC: o Water temperatures are expected to be anywhere from 60-70F & wetsuits are recommended if you believe these temps will present an issue. If you are in need of a wetsuit, wetsuit rentals can be processed here: https://www.jsmswim.com/product/wetsuit-rental/31?cs=true&cst=custom *Please include HEIGHT/WEIGHT in the notes as well as the date the suit is needed (i.e. The date of the clinic/swim you're planning on attending) **Please do this as early as possible before requested date (ideally >48-hours) Wetsuit rental is billed at $25 /day. o This will be a guarded swim, but all swimmers should be comfortable swimming in excess of 400m in deep water, without stopping & NOT require the assistance of the lifeguard (he/she is there for rescues in extenuating circumstances). o If you are completely new to Open Water Swimming, we suggest participating in one of our Open Water Clinics, to help gain confidence (see link): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18FKvM2R4q/ Who is Coach Brian? o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Header Coach of the Jersey Shore Masters & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman. o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of: 5k - 15:54 Marathon - 2:49 Ironman - 9:31 Most recently, Brian has (8) Top-10 finishes at the 9-mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as 1st, 2nd & 3rd place podium finishes (M40-49) at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships. o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional. If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: Brian@JSMswim.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-branch/pre-alligator-light-long-branch-ocean-swim-thursday-sept-10-630am/200030581490754 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Workshops, Meetups, trips-adventures, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 17 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Branch - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Long Branch Beach - Pier Village - **lat**: 40.301975928292 - **long**: -73.978136255395 - **full address**: Long Branch Beach - Pier Village, 9 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6750, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4f268bdec877de66e6b976d25a49d112c81e0570935ef47637b5d71607e3fc9e-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc98a8a8-gmir?v=1788514642 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) being held? - **A:** Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am at Long Branch Beach - Pier Village, 9 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6750, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am)? - **A:** Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) is organized by Jersey Shore Masters Swim: Asbury Park / Long Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pre-Alligator Light Long Branch Ocean Swim | Thursday - Sept 10 (630am) is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Long Branch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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