Jersey Shore Report for Fri 7/22
Notice
MODERATE HAZARD OF RIP CURRENTS. People considering getting into surfing should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a lifeguard and never swim alone or at night.
HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. Temperatures in the mid to high 90s and high humidity will create maximum heat index values of 100-105. The highest temperatures and heat indices are expected to occur on Sunday. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outdoors. If possible, reschedule strenuous activities for early morning or evening.
at the shore
Current conditions and forecast for Fri morning
| Current risk of tearing | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Waves | 1 – 4 feet |
| The winds | South West 9 – 17 mph (Gust 22 mph) 7 – 15 knots (Gust 19 knots) |
| Ocean temperature | 58° – 77° (Normal 70° – 74°) |
| Air temperature | 83° – 96° |
| Sunrise | 5:44 a.m. – 8:20 p.m. |
| The UV index | 9 (very high) |
Tide times
| SAND HOOK Sandy Hook Bay |
Down Fri 9:48a |
High Fri 4:02 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:49 p.m. |
High Sat 4:25a |
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| LONG BRANCH Atlantic Ocean |
Down Fri 9:12a |
High Fri 3:36 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:13 p.m. |
High Sat 3:59a |
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| MANASQUAN ENTRANCE Atlantic Ocean |
Down Fri 9:24a |
High Fri 3:50 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:25 p.m. |
High Sat 4:13a |
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| SEASIDE HEIGHTS Atlantic Ocean |
Down Fri 9:16a |
High Fri 3:32 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:17 p.m. |
High Sat 3:55a |
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| SEASIDE PARK Barnegat Bay |
High Fri 7:09a |
Down Fri 1:53 p.m. |
High Fri 7:42 p.m. |
Down Sat 2:54a |
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| BARNEGAT ENTRANCE Barnegat Bay |
Down Fri 9:46a |
High Fri 4:06 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:45 p.m. |
High Sat 4:28a |
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| MANAHAWKIN BRIDGE Manahawkin Bay |
High Fri 6:16a |
Down Fri 1:27 p.m. |
High Fri 6:49 p.m. |
Down Sat 2:28a |
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| SMALL EGG STARTER Great Bay |
Down Fri 10:08a |
High Fri 4:43 p.m. |
Down Fri 11:06 p.m. |
High Sat 5:00 a.m. |
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| ATLANTIC CITY Atlantic Ocean |
Down Fri 9:24a |
High Fri 3:58 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:26 p.m. |
High Sat 4:16a |
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| OCEAN TRAINING DECK Townsends Entrance |
Down Fri 9:36a |
High Fri 4:16 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:40 p.m. |
High Sat 4:29a |
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| WILD WOOD CREST Atlantic Ocean |
Down Fri 9:28a |
High Fri 4:15 p.m. |
Down Fri 10:34 p.m. |
High Sat 4:34a |
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| CAPE MAY Delaware Bay |
Down Fri 10:20 a.m. |
High Fri 4:58 p.m. |
Down Fri 11:24 p.m. |
High Sat 5:20 a.m. |
Marine forecasts
From the National Weather Service, Mt. Holly
TODAY: W winds from 5 to 10 kt, becoming S at the beginning of the afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt at the end of the day. Sea 3 to 4 feet. Mainly S swell with a dominant period of 7 seconds.
TONIGHT: Winds from SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, decreasing to 5 to 10 kt later. Sea 3 to 4 feet. Mainly S swell with a dominant period of 6 seconds.
SAT: Winds from SW 5 to 10 kt, becoming S at the beginning of the afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt at the end of the day. Sea around 3 feet. Mainly S swell with a dominant period of 6 seconds.
SAT EVENING: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt until early morning. Sea around 3 feet. Mainly S swell with a dominant period of 6 seconds.
SUN: Winds from SW 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
SUN NIGHT: Winds from SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 feet.
MON: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Sea 4 to 6 feet. Possibility of tstms in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT: Winds from SW 10 to 15 kt, decreasing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Tstms likely.
TUE: NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Sea 3 to 4 feet. Chance of showers in the morning, then chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUES EVENING: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Sea about 3 feet. Possibility of tstms in the evening. Stronger winds and seas in and near tstms.
Plan your trip
The data on this page comes from several sources, including the National Weather Service (weather), the National Ocean Service (tides), the US Naval Observatory (sun) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (UV index).
Dan Zarrow is chief meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey. The Shore Report is generated semi-automatically daily at 5 a.m. from mid-May to the end of September. Follow Dan’s weather blog, his Facebook page and Twitter feed for your latest real-time weather forecasts and updates.
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