Jersey Shore Beach Report: Summer Arrives With Sunshine And Heat

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — If you have been slogging through the last several weekends wondering if there was ever going to be a good day to go to the beach, there's good news: Summer has arrived.

The summer solstice Friday night into Saturday is bringing with it great weather for the first official weekend of summer.

Here's a look from Patch at what that means for the beach forecast.

The National Weather Service is calling for plenty of sunshine and temperatures at the beach in the mid-80s all weekend, which will provide a break from higher temperatures inland. At night the temperatures are expected to fall into the low 70s. There is no rain anticipated through next Thursday, according to the seven-day early forecast.

All that sunshine means you need to take precautions to prevent sunburn. Use sunscreen and reapply frequently during the day, and take other precautions to avoid overexposure.

Rip current risk is low this weekend, but people should always swim when lifeguards are present and stay out of the water when they are off-duty. Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

A reminder for those heading to Seaside Heights that new boardwalk closing hours are coming. Read more: Boardwalk Closing Hours Approved In Seaside Heights As Town Moves To Curtail Issues

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

Clinging jellyfish are around in the rivers and bays, so if you're inclined to wade, be aware. Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert, said significant numbers of clinging jellyfish were found in the shallow waters of northern Barnegat Bay.

He shared this video of some of the sampling on the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group on June 6. In the past they have been found in the Metedeconk River and in upper Barnegat Bay. The non-native species that delivers a powerful sting inhabits shallow water, particularly living in vegetation.

Some bay nettles and some lion's mane jellyfish have been seen as well, according to the group.

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: Sunny with a high near 80. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. In the evening, partly cloudy with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. At night, partly cloudy and a low around 71.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Sunday night, mostly clear with a low around 74.

Monday-Thursday: Highs in the mid-80s through Wednesday, dipping into the 70s on Thursday. Mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: Around 2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-60s
Sunrise: 5:25 a.m.
Sunset: 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-60s
Sunrise: 5:25 a.m.
Sunset: 8:30 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Mid-60s
Sunrise: 5:25 a.m.
Sunset: 8:30 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 3:54 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:41 a.m., High 4:55 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:26 a.m., Low 11:37 a.m., High 5:57 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 3:28 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:05 a.m., High 4:29 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:00 a.m., Low 11:01 a.m., High 5:31 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 3:19 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:56 a.m., High 4:20 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:52 a.m., High 5:22 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 3:42 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:17 a.m., High 4:43 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:14 a.m., Low 11:13 a.m., High 5:45 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 3:24 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:09 a.m., High 4:25 p.m.
• Sunday: High 4:56 a.m., Low 11:05 a.m., High 5:27 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: Low 1:40 p.m., High 6:54 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:18 a.m., Low 2:37 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:26 a.m., Low 3:33 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 3:40 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:09 a.m., High 4:40 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:06 a.m., Low 11:06 a.m., High 5:37 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 3:53 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:15 a.m., High 4:53 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:14 a.m., Low 11:11 a.m., High 5:49 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 4:47 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:09 a.m., Low 11:02 a.m., High 5:47 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:11 a.m., Low 11:58 a.m., High 6:44 p.m.