Jersey Shore Beach Report: Some Sun, Some Rain But Plenty Of Fun

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Summer is speeding by. If you haven't been to the beach but you're thinking about heading there this weekend, here's a look from Patch at the beach forecast.

The National Weather Service is calling for a mix of sun and showers this weekend, though Saturday should be sunny all day with comfortable temperatures. Sunday you should be prepared for rain.

Rip current risk is low except Sunday as the possible storms can increase the potential for rip currents. Swim only where lifeguards are present. Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

JELLYFISH
From the New Jersey Jellyspotters

If you're concerned about jellyfish, bay beaches seem to be where people are encountering them most at the Jersey Shore, according to Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert.

Bologna told Patch there haven't been significant reports of jellyfish on the ocean beaches.

"In those bay beaches, bay regions and lagoons, there's hundreds of them," he said. "When you look off your dock, they're just everywhere." Read more: Increase In Jellyfish Sightings Seen At The Jersey Shore, Report Says

Mushroom cap and bowling ball jellyfish have been the common wash-ups, he said. Posts in New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group have included photos of mushroom caps in particular. Bay nettles are out in force, especially in lagoons.

Because there are more jellyfish, there's an increasing chance of being stung. Bologna says treat stings with these steps: 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 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.

You can use over-the-counter pain medication, Benadryl-types of medicines and calamine lotion to treat 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: A slight chance of showers in the afternoon, with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m. Sunny and a high near 88 degrees. At night, thunderstorms remain possible before midnight then the potential tapers off. Low temperature around 76.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 80 degrees and an east wind at 10 to 15 mph. At night a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. and a low around 75.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. A high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. In the evening a chance of thunderstorms before 11 p.m. and a low around 74.

Monday-Thursday: Highs around 80 on Monday, jumping to the upper 80s midweek before cooling on Thursday. Lows in the mid-70s. Sunny with the possibility of storms returning Thursday.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: Moderate
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-70s
Sunrise: 5:55 a.m.
Sunset: 8:17 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-70s
Sunrise: 5:56 a.m.
Sunset: 8:16 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Moderate
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-70s
Sunrise: 5:57 a.m.
Sunset: 8:15 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 9:03 a.m., Low 3:09 p.m., High 9:16 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:51 a.m., Low 3:54 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 4:30 a.m., High 10:38 a.m., Low 4:37 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 8:40 a.m., Low 2:33 p.m., High 8:53 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:27 a.m., Low 3:19 p.m., High 9:37 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:13 a.m., Low 4:02 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 8:49 a.m., Low 2:41 p.m., High 9:01 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:36 a.m., Low 3:27 p.m., High 9:45 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:21 a.m., Low 4:10 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 8:49 a.m., Low 2:41 p.m., High 9:01 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:36 a.m., Low 3:27 p.m., High 9:45 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 4:06 a.m., High 10:21 a.m., Low 4:10 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 6:56 a.m., High 12:04 p.m., Low 6:26 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:39 a.m., High 12:59 p.m., Low 7:17 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:20 a.m., High 1:52 p.m., Low 8:06 p.m.

Island Beach State Park

• Friday: High 9:05 a.m., Low 2:42 p.m., High 9:10 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:51 a.m., Low 3:29 p.m., High 9:52 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:34 a.m., Low 4:14 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 8:36 a.m., Low 2:30 p.m., High 8:50 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:23 a.m., Low 3:16 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:08 a.m., Low 4:01 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 8:45 a.m., Low 2:36 p.m., High 9:04 p.m.
• Saturday: High 9:32 a.m., Low 3:22 p.m.
• Sunday: High 10:16 a.m., Low 4:07 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 9:44 a.m., Low 3:32 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:31 a.m., Low 4:21 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:09 a.m., High 11:15 a.m., Low 5:08 p.m.