If the federal government needs any more convincing that Surf City beaches belong in the next periodic nourishment project, perhaps it isn’t the problem areas they should consider but the number of beachgoers the borough has seen so far this summer.

As of Aug. 13, the total number of beach badges sold was 30,224, he added. That accounts for 2,138 more than the total sold in 2023, Councilman Peter Hartney, who oversees the beaches said.