Jersey Shore Beach Report: Sunny Days To Close Out Summer

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — The last weekend of summer is here ... far too soon, it seems. If you're headed to the beach for one last hurrah before the routines of school days and activities take over, this should be a good weekend.

Here is a look from Patch at the beach forecast for Labor Day weekend.

The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies all weekend, with some scattered clouds at night and temperatures in the mid-70s. With plenty of sunshine and light wind, it should make for a comfortable time at the beach. You may want a jacket or a hoodie if you get cold easily.

Rip current risk is low this weekend and there do not appear to be any storms that will cause problems for those who want to wade or swim. As always, only go in the water on beaches where lifeguards are present and listen to what they tell you. Do not swim after hours.

As a reminder, most towns will not have lifeguards staffing their beaches after Monday. A few will have guarded beaches on Saturdays and Sundays until late September, but most beaches will not allow swimming after Monday.

The beaches are open but most suffered erosion from Hurricane Erin. Read more: NJ Beaches Are Open, But Report Shows Shore Damage From Hurricane Erin Remains

JELLYFISH
From the New Jersey Jellyspotters

Jellyfish continue to be a problem in the bays and lagoons, so if you're going wading there, be prepared. Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert, has shared these tips in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group for treating stings:

Apply white vinegar immediately. This stops any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles. Rinse the sting area with the salt water you are in to wash away tentacles. Do not use bottled water to rinse as osmotic shock will cause stinging cells left behind to continue to sting. Wipe the area clean with a clean towel or cloth. Benadryl or calamine lotion can help with itching, and over-the-counter pain medicines can be used for pain from the stings depending on the severity.

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny with a high near 77. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Overnight it will be partly cloudy with a low around 59.

Saturday: Sunny with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Clear skies will continue overnight, and lows will reach about 63 degrees.

Sunday: Sunny with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Some clouds overnight and a low around 64.

Labor Day: Sunny with a high near 72 degrees.

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:26 a.m.
Sunset: 7:35 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: About 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:27 a.m.
Sunset: 7:33 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Around 70
Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.
Sunset: 7:32 p.m.

Labor Day

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: Around 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Around 70
Sunrise: 6:29 a.m.
Sunset: 7:30 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: Low 6:55 a.m., High 1:22 p.m., Low 7:40 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:39 a.m., High 2:10 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:28 a.m., High 3:04 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 9:24 a.m., High 4:03 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 12:22 p.m., Low 6:29 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:27 a.m., High 1:08 p.m., Low 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:25 a.m., High 1:59 p.m., Low 8:37 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:35 a.m., High 2:57 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 12:36 p.m., Low 6:43 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:42 a.m., High 1:22 p.m., Low 7:44 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:39 a.m., High 2:14 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:46 a.m., High 3:11 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 12:36 p.m., Low 6:43 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:42 a.m., High 1:22 p.m., Low 7:44 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:39 a.m., High 2:14 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:46 a.m., High 3:11 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 10:12 a.m., High 4:34 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:55 a.m., High 5:23 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:08 a.m., Low 11:39 a.m., High 6:14 p.m.
• Labor Day: High 6:01 a.m., Low 12:26 p.m., High 7:07 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: High 12:38 p.m., Low 6:44 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:41 a.m., High 1:26 p.m., Low 7:45 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:36 a.m., High 2:20 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:41 a.m., High 3:17 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 12:15 p.m., Low 6:37 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:27 a.m., High 1:03 p.m., Low 7:34 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:16 a.m., High 1:57 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:15 a.m., High 3 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 12:17 p.m., Low 6:42 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:36 a.m., High 1:05 p.m., Low 7:39 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 7:27 a.m., High 2:02 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 8:24 a.m., High 3:10 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 1:22 p.m., Low 7:40 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:39 a.m., High 2:10 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:28 a.m., High 3:04 p.m.
• Labor Day: Low 9:24 a.m., High 4:03 p.m.