LBI 4×4 Beach Info

Long Beach Island beaches are great for fishing, but their long open nature makes getting around difficult. This is where 4×4 Beach Buggies come in. We get all sorts of questions with regards to LBI beach driving access as well as 4×4 beach driving rules. So this resource is here to help!

First things first all vehicles must have a 4×4 beach permit. The chart below shares details on this topic…

Next, find a Access Ramp and go. Not so fast! Read on below…

Driving the soft sand beaches of LBI can be challenging, but with some general knowledge you’ll have a successful and enjoyable experience. Here’s a couple tips.

  • Must Air Down – From 35psi to 15-20psi, lower tire pressure allow the tires to float on and over the sand
  • Always know the tides and weather
  • Always have these essentials: shovel, bottle jack with block of wood, tow strap/chain, flashlight, tire gauge
  • 15 MPH Beach Speed Limit – Stay in the track.
  • Don’t Park In The Tracks

For more details on LBI 4×4 beach buggies and information about driving the soft sand beaches of Long Beach Island be sure to check out our detailed article, LBI 4×4 Beach Driving Access Guide.

Author: FishHead.Greg

Greg Cudnik is a Long Beach Island native with lifelong experience fishing and navigating the local waters. He is a distinguished Master Captain—the highest level of operator licensing—holding a U.S. Coast Guard Masters 50-Ton Near Coastal License with Towing Endorsement. Raised in and now managing his family’s bait and tackle business, Fisherman’s Headquarters (est. 1962, The Saltwater Fishing Bait & Tackle Experts), Greg is immersed in fishing on a daily basis. He is the Chief Contributor of FishingLBI.com, Long Beach Island’s leading fishing report blog, and serves as the administrator of Fisherman’s Headquarters’ social media channels on Instagram and Facebook, where he shares real-time fishing reports, conditions, and tactics. Be sure to follow along.