TV channels & antenna towers in Sea Girt, New Jersey

Sea Girt has 74 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 24 miles to the W.

74TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
24 mito the closest tower
1,811population

Network channels in Sea Girt

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 40 mi2° N GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 40 mi2° N FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 40 mi2° N GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 40 mi2° N GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 40 mi2° N GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 43 mi3° N FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 43 mi3° N FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 43 mi3° N GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 43 mi5° N PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 43 mi3° N FairMiddletown Township, NJ
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 64 mi265° W WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 64 mi265° W FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 64 mi265° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 64 mi265° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 64 mi265° W FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 64 mi265° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 64 mi265° W WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 64 mi265° W WeakWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 64 mi265° W FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Sea Girt

Sea Girt is a small community of about 1,810 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 74 licensed TV transmitters: 35 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 38 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Six of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 11 (WPIX), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 17 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Sea Girt

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Sea Girt sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles north of Sea Girt (2° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sea Girt at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sea Girt, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sea Girt

The farthest main network tower for Sea Girt is WABC-TV (ABC), 43 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Sea Girt

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 55; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W29FF-DLow power24 mi 266° WFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power32 mi 8° NWeakNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power32 mi 8° NWeakNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A40 mi 2° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power40 mi 2° NWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power40 mi 2° NFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power40 mi 2° NFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power40 mi 2° NGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power40 mi 2° NPoorNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A40 mi 2° NWeakManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power40 mi 2° NFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power40 mi 2° NFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power40 mi 2° NPoorPort Jervis, NY
WNJBFull power42 mi 324° NWFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power42 mi 324° NWFairMontclair, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power43 mi 3° NPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power43 mi 3° NPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power43 mi 3° NGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power43 mi 3° NFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power43 mi 3° NPoorNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A43 mi 3° NWeakEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power43 mi 6° NPoorNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power43 mi 5° NPoorTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power43 mi 5° NPoorNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power43 mi 5° NPoorNew York, NY

How Sea Girt compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Sea Girt ranks 401st of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

50% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Lakewood, 10.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sea Girt: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 3° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 43 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 30 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Sea Girt, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Sea Girt. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Sea Girt, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Sea Girt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sea Girt, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Sea Girt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sea Girt, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Sea Girt. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Sea Girt, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Sea Girt. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sea Girt?

74 transmitters within 70 miles of Sea Girt; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Sea Girt?

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Sea Girt sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sea Girt?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sea Girt?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sea Girt?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities

More: all TV stations in New Jersey · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sea Girt; signal estimates ignore terrain.