Jersey Shore Beach Report: A Little Rain Must Fall, But Sun's Coming

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — The second weekend of the summer of 2025 may look a bit gloomy, but there is a promise of better days on the way.

What is in store for the last day of May and the first day of June? Here is a look from Patch at the beach forecast.

The short version? It's expected to rain. A lot. The National Weather Service is calling for rain and some thunderstorms Friday through Saturday. Sunday shows signs of clearing up and the sun paying us a visit.

If you're tempted to go in the ocean, be aware that the rip current risk is moderate and the water is still painfully cold. Those conditions increase the danger to people who dare to swim.

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 New Jersey in May 2025.

Bologna, in a post in New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group, did not say where the jellyfish have been found, but the non-native species that delivers a powerful sting inhabits shallow water.

The state Department of Environmental Protection and scientists at Montclair State University maintain a map showing where clinging jellyfish have been confirmed. It has not been updated for 2025 but in the past they have been found in the Metedeconk River, upper Barnegat Bay and at scattered points in the Cape May area.

A few lion's mane jellyfish also have been seen in Barnegat Bay, according to posts in New Jersey Jellyspotters.

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: A chance of showers, mainly between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent during the day increasing to 90 percent at night. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60.

Saturday: An 80 percent chance of showers most of the day and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 69. West wind around 15 mph. At night, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue until at least 2 a.m. Temperatures in the low 50s overnight.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 15 mph. Some clouds move in at night, with a low temperature in the mid-50s.

Monday-Thursday: The week is anticipated to bring mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the 70s and overnight lows holding in the mid-60s.

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: Low
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Upper 50s
Sunrise: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset: 8:19 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: Upper 50s
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:20 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Upper 50s
Sunrise: 5:26 a.m.
Sunset: 8:21 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 11:24 a.m., Low 5:17 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:09 a.m., High 12:23 p.m., Low 6:10 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:02 a.m., High 1:19 p.m., Low 7:08 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 10:58 a.m., Low 4:41 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:33 a.m., High 11:57 a.m., Low 5:34 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:26 a.m., High 12:53 p.m., Low 6:32 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 10:49 a.m., Low 4:32 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:24 a.m., High 11:48 a.m., Low 5:25 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:17 a.m., High 12:44 p.m., Low 6:23 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 11:12 a.m., Low 4:53 p.m.
• Saturday: High 12:11 p.m., Low 5:46 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:38 a.m., High 1:07 p.m., Low 6:44 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 10:54 a.m., Low 4:45 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:37 a.m., High 11:53 a.m., Low 5:38 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:30 a.m., High 12:49 p.m., Low 6:36 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: High 2:24 p.m., Low 9:13 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:05 a.m., High 3:23 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:58 a.m., High 4:19 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 10:59 a.m., Low 4:44 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:53 a.m., High 11:57 a.m., Low 5:43 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:48 a.m., High 12:54 p.m., Low 6:44 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 11:01 a.m., Low 4:47 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:57 a.m., High 11:59 a.m., Low 5:45 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:54 a.m., High 12:59 p.m., Low 6:48 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 12:06 p.m., Low 5:39 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:49 a.m., High 1:02 p.m., Low 6:38 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:45 a.m., High 1:59 p.m., Low 7:40 p.m.