Start the year off right!

SAVE COASTAL WILDLIFE

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026

10AM - 1PM

Sea Bright, NJ

The Save Coastal Wildlife Polar Bear Plunge is a festive way to kick off the New Year!

Save Coastal Wildlife Nonprofit is excited to announce our first Polar Bear Plunge in the wonderful seaside town of Sea Bright, NJ.

The event takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

We will meet outside near the Sea Bright Beach Pavilion.

Address: 1097 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Gather your family and friends and go for the cold to support Save Coastal Wildlife and local businesses in Sea Bright, NJ.

Every penny we raise supports the mission of Save Coastal Wildlife to restore, and conduct community research and education to protect biodiversity and coastal wildlife along the Jersey Shore!

Aerial of Sea Bright, NJ

EVENT SCHEDULE:

10:00 AM - 11:40 AM:

  • Plunge Registration

  • Plunge Sweatshirt Pre-order Pickup

  • Plunge Sweatshirt sales

  • Stay warm and cozy by visiting local businesses and our sponsors in Sea Bright.

NOON SHARP:

  • Plunge - Get wet in the icy cold waters of the mighty Atlantic Ocean from Sea Bright, NJ.

  • Get in, get wet, and get out! There are no prizes for the length of time spent in the bay!

  • Be Sure to Bring a Blanket, Towel and a Change of Clothes.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM:

  • Dry off and warm up by visiting our sponsors and local businesses in Sea Bright.

  • Sweatshirt and retail sales, and sweatshirt pickup will continue until 1:00 PM while supplies last.

The registration fee is $xx.00 ($xx day of registration) per person, and includes a commemorative sweatshirt and a swag bag (while supplies last).