NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for Saturday, Aug. 8
Advisories
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8 p.m. Heat index values up to 102 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
At the Shore
Current conditions and forecast as of Sat morning
| Rip Current Risk | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Waves | 1 - 3 feet |
| Winds | From the West 7 - 10 mph (Gust 16 mph) 6 - 9 knots (Gust 14 knots) |
| Ocean Temperature | 62° - 83° (Normal 72° - 82°) |
| Air Temperature | 84° - 93° |
| Sunrise/Sunset | 6:00am - 8:04pm |
| UV Index | 8 (Very High) |
Tide Times
| SANDY HOOK Sandy Hook Bay | Low Sat 10:13a | High Sat 4:27p | Low Sat 11:25p | High Sun 5:08a | |
| LONG BRANCH Atlantic Ocean | Low Sat 9:37a | High Sat 4:01p | Low Sat 10:49p | High Sun 4:42a | |
| MANASQUAN INLET Atlantic Ocean | Low Sat 9:49a | High Sat 4:15p | Low Sat 11:01p | High Sun 4:56a | |
| SEASIDE HEIGHTS Atlantic Ocean | Low Sat 9:41a | High Sat 3:57p | Low Sat 10:53p | High Sun 4:38a | |
| SEASIDE PARK Barnegat Bay | High Sat 7:35a | Low Sat 2:18p | High Sat 8:07p | Low Sun 3:30a | |
| BARNEGAT INLET Barnegat Bay | Low Sat 10:02a | High Sat 4:26p | Low Sat 11:23p | High Sun 5:02a | |
| MANAHAWKIN BRIDGE Manahawkin Bay | High Sat 6:42a | Low Sat 1:52p | High Sat 7:14p | Low Sun 3:04a | |
| LITTLE EGG INLET Great Bay | Low Sat 10:34a | High Sat 5:29p | Low Sat 11:56p | High Sun 5:55a | |
| ATLANTIC CITY Atlantic Ocean | Low Sat 9:35a | High Sat 4:16p | Low Sat 10:59p | High Sun 4:51a | |
| OCEAN DRIVE BRIDGE Townsends Inlet | Low Sat 9:55a | High Sat 4:49p | Low Sat 11:19p | High Sun 5:12a | |
| WILDWOOD CREST Atlantic Ocean | Low Sat 9:42a | High Sat 4:29p | Low Sat 11:02p | High Sun 4:57a | |
| CAPE MAY Delaware Bay | Low Sat 10:35a | High Sat 5:20p | Low Sat 11:46p | High Sun 5:54a |
Marine Forecast
From the National Weather Service, Mt. Holly
TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
TONIGHT: SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.
SUN: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
SUN NIGHT: W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 1 foot at 9 seconds.
MON: NE winds around 5 kt, becoming S with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 9 seconds.
MON NIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
TUE: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
WED: NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
WED NIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Plan Your Trip
Data on this page amalgamated from several sources, including the National Weather Service (weather), National Ocean Service (tides), U.S. Naval Observatory (sun), and the U.S. 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 late September. Follow Dan's weather blog and Facebook page for your latest forecast and realtime weather updates.
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