Jersey Shore Beach Report: A Break From The Rain With Lots Of Sun

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — There are eight weekends remaining before Labor Day for the summer of 2025.

If you have been holding off on your beach vacation until now, here is a look from Patch at the beach forecast for the weekend.

The National Weather Service says we should get a break from the rain all weekend with sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s. Humidity will be moderate but increasing Sunday as a risk of thunderstorms returns Sunday evening. Rip current risk is low but always swim where there are lifeguards. Be safe this weekend.

Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

JELLYFISH
From the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Jellyspotters

Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert, said clinging jellyfish already have been found in shallow waters in the area but there has been little information since sampling in early June. Posts in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group have mentioned some bay nettles and a few other species showing up in recent weeks. Shallow water is the place you're most likely to encounter jellyfish.

A reminder about how to treat jellyfish stings: Immediately after the sting, apply white vinegar. This stops any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles. Rinse with salt water from bay or ocean. Do not use bottled water to rinse as osmotic shock will cause stinging cells to fire and continue to sting. Then wipe the area with a clean cloth or towel. Use over-the-counter pain medicines or Benadryl-type medicines, and calamine lotion for itching.

Read up on ways you can address the issues with jellyfish in the bays: 'Stop The Sting' Jellyfish Study Offers Hope For NJ Bay, Lagoon Users

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74 in the evening. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Lows overnight dropping to the low 70s with some clouds and light wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny during the day with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. At night a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returned. Low around 73.

Monday-Thursday: Thunderstorm potential returns with chances of up to 40 percent in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 70s.

Related: 2025 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges, Parking

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Around 70
Sunrise: 5:35 a.m.
Sunset: 8:28 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Around 70
Sunrise: 5:36 a.m.
Sunset: 8:27 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Around 70
Sunrise: 5:36 a.m.
Sunset: 8:27 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 9:04 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:37 a.m., Low 3:44 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:19 a.m., Low 4:27 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 8:38 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:11 a.m., Low 3:08 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:53 a.m., Low 3:51 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 8:29 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:02 a.m., Low 2:59 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:44 a.m., Low 3:42 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 8:52 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:25 a.m., Low 3:20 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:07 a.m., Low 4:03 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 8:34 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:07 a.m., Low 3:12 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:49 a.m., Low 3:55 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: Low 6:56 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:44 a.m., High 12:37 p.m., Low 7:40 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:23 a.m., High 1:19 p.m., Low 8:23 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 8:51 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:18 a.m., Low 3:02 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:59 a.m., Low 3:46 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 8:57 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:20 a.m., Low 3:11 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:03 a.m., Low 3:55 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 10:02 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:27 a.m., Low 4:04 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 4:55 a.m., High 11:10 a.m., Low 4:49 p.m.