Jersey Shore Beach Report: Days To Enjoy, With Storms Possible

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — The sweltering hot days that started the week may have eased off, but it looks to be a good beach weekend at the Jersey Shore.

Here's a look from Patch at the beach forecast for the weekend.

The National Weather Service is calling for moderate temperatures in the 80s at the beach through the weekend and leading up to the Fourth of July weekend. A few thunderstorms are possible but for the most part it should be a great weekend.

Rip current risk is moderate, which means swimmers and waders need to pay attention. The water is warming up but is still fairly chilly. Be safe this weekend and be sure to listen to the lifeguards.

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

Clinging jellyfish continue to be a concern in shallow water for those who like to wade, particularly in areas where there is lots of underwater vegetation.

A post in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group earlier in June said significant colonies had been found in northern Barnegat Bay. The non-native species that delivers a powerful sting inhabits shallow water and has been found in the past in the Metedeconk River, upper Barnegat Bay and at scattered points in the Cape May area.

A reminder about how to treat jellyfish stings:

1. Immediately after the sting, apply white vinegar. This stops any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles.
2. Rinse the sting area with the salt water you are in (bay or ocean) to gently wash away any tentacles. Do not use bottled water to rinse as osmotic shock will cause stinging cells left behind to fire and continue to sting.
3. Take a clean cloth/towel and wipe the area clean.

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: There may be storms early in the day and again later in the afternoon. Cloudy with a high near 72 degrees and breezy. Chance of rain is 30 percent. Chance of storms continues overnight. Low temperature around 69 degrees.

Saturday: A chance of thunderstorms and showers increases to 40 percent, mostly after 2 p.m. High temperatures near 80. The chance of storms continues overnight and low temps will be around 73 degrees.

Sunday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers Sunday, with the chance of precipitation around 30 percent. Partly sunny and a high near 78, lows around 72 degrees.

Monday-Thursday: High temperatures around 80 degrees. Some thunderstorms are possible.

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: Moderate
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:31 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:31 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset: 8:31 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 10:08 a.m., Low 4:10 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 4:57 a.m., High 11:02 a.m., Low 4:58 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:42 a.m., High 11:56 a.m., Low 5:45 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 9:42 a.m., Low 3:34 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:36 a.m., Low 4:22 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:06 a.m., High 11:30 a.m., Low 5:09 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 9:33 a.m., Low 3:25 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:27 a.m., Low 4:13 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 4:57 a.m., High 11:21 a.m., Low 5 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 9:56 a.m., Low 3:46 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:50 a.m., Low 4:34 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:18 a.m., High 11:44 a.m., Low 5:21 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 9:38 a.m., Low 3:38 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:32 a.m., Low 4:26 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:10 a.m., High 11:26 a.m., Low 5:13 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: Low 8:08 a.m., High 1:08 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 8:53 a.m., High 2:02 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:38 a.m., High 2:56 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 9:47 a.m., Low 3:33 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:38 a.m., Low 4:25 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:24 a.m., High 11:30 a.m., Low 5:18 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 9:51 a.m., Low 3:38 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:42 a.m., Low 4:28 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:27 a.m., High 11:33 a.m., Low 5:21 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 10:55 a.m., Low 4:28 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:32 a.m., High 11:46 a.m., Low 5:21 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:21 a.m., High 12:37 p.m., Low 6:16 p.m.