Jersey Shore Beach Report: Clear Skies, Calm Seas As Summer's End Nears

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Time is running short on the carefree days of summer but it looks like a nearly perfect weekend is on tap for those headed to the beaches.

Here is a look from Patch at the beach conditions for the weekend of Aug. 23-25 for those hoping for one more weekend on the sand before school resumes.

The National Weather Service is calling for comfortable temperatures, light breezes and no storms ... and also no serious rip current concerns, rating the rip current risk low, according to the Mount Holly office.

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

People are still reporting encounters with bay nettles and along the oceanfront, sea lice, which are jellyfish larvae. If you're planning to wade in the bays or swim in the ocean, here is some advice from Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert, for dealing with the stings.

Bologna has posted this advice in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group.

For starters, he recommends bringing white vinegar when you go to the beach, to be used immediately after someone is stung.

Pour the vinegar on the affected areas. "This stops any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles," he said. Then rinse with the salt water you are in to wash away any tentacles. "DO NOT USE BOTTLED WATER," he said, because bottled water will cause the stinging cells to fire and continue to sting. Then wipe the area clean with a clean cloth or towel.

After, there are various ways to deal with the sting depending upon the severity. Over-the-counter pain medicine, Benadryl type OTC medicines, 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 clear in the evening with a low around 62 and west wind at 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s. West wind at 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Mostly clear at night with a low around 67.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and highs in the upper 70s. West wind at 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Overnight, partly cloudy with a low around 68.

Monday-Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday giving way to sunshine the rest of the week. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 60s overnight. Partly cloudy overnight.

Related: 2024 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges, Town Curfews

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:14 a.m.
Sunset: 7:42 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:15 a.m.
Sunset: 7:41 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:16 a.m.
Sunset: 7:39 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: Low 5:41 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:55 a.m., High 12:18 p.m., Low 6:38 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:45 a.m., High 1:14 p.m., Low 7:42 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: Low 5:05 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:19 a.m., High 11:52 a.m., Low 6:02 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:09 a.m., High 12:48 p.m., Low 7:06 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: Low 4:56 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:10 a.m., High 11:43 a.m., Low 5:53 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6 a.m., High 12:39 p.m., Low 6:57 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: Low 5:17 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:31 a.m., High 12:06 p.m., Low 6:14 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:21 a.m., High 1:02 p.m., Low 7:18 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 5:09 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:23 a.m., High 11:48 a.m., Low 6:06 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:13 a.m., High 12:44 p.m., Low 7:10 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: High 2:23 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:51 a.m., High 3:18 p.m., Low 10:34 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:41 a.m., High 4:14 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: Low 5:12 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:29 a.m., High 11:50 a.m., Low 6:14 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:21 a.m., High 12:47 p.m., Low 7:19 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: Low 5:16 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:33 a.m., High 11:57 a.m., Low 6:17 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:26 a.m., High 12:54 p.m., Low 7:22 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: Low 6:09 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:26 a.m., High 1:00 p.m., Low 7:10 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:18 a.m., High 1:56 p.m.