What Beaches in or near NYC for the 4th of July?|192072

I am planning on spending a nice, (hopefully) quiet 4th. I_ve decided to go to a beach, but I_m new to the city and not sure where to go. Hopefully, somewhere clean and not terribly crowded. Don_t really care which of the boroughs, if you have some suggestions in Jersey, that would work too. Do you think the water would be warm at this time?

And please don_t suggest Coney, I did a little research and have already crossed that one out. Save that for another time. Thanks.

Al the Beach_s near NYC will be open July 4
the water will (be) look warm!