MyCoast: New Jersey

Help Document our Changing Coast

The MyCoast: New Jersey portal is used to collect and analyze photos of coastal events and places. Photos are linked to data about weather and tides to create reports that help stakeholders like government agencies, business owners, and residents to understand coastal change and make informed decisions.

MyCoast: New Jersey

Help Document our Changing Coast

The MyCoast: New Jersey portal is used to collect and analyze photos of coastal events and places. Photos are linked to data about weather and tides to create reports that help stakeholders like government agencies, business owners, and residents to understand coastal change and make informed decisions.

How it Works

1. You Add Your Picture or Report

Take your picture via our mobile app (below) or submit it via your browser when you get back to your computer.

2. We Fetch Background Data

Our servers retrieve weather and tidal information to add context to your photo.

3. Your Report Informs Decisions

Coastal leaders and groups can use your data to make better decisions.

New Jersey's Coast — Much More than the Shore!

Our coast is everything from tidal rivers to bays to estuaries to ocean. If it is touched by the tide, it is part of the coast. This map highlights NJ’s coastal communities.