Jersey Shore Beach Report: Sunny Days Before The Storm

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Looking to spend a day at the beach? This weekend may be a good one for hanging out on the sand and soaking up the sunshine.

Here is a look from Patch at the beach forecast for the second weekend of August.

The National Weather Service is calling for high temperatures around 80 degrees and plenty of sunshine. The forecast does not anticipate impacts from Tropical Storm Erin at the beaches this weekend but forecasters continue to monitor the storm, which is supposed to become a Category 4 hurricane.

Rip current risk is listed as low, according to the weather service, though anyone at the beach should listen to the lifeguards because offshore storms have caused issues with strong waves for several days.

If you plan to go in the water, do so only on beaches where lifeguards are present. Read up on what to look for to identify rip currents: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

JELLYFISH
From the New Jersey Jellyspotters

Jellyfish are thick in the bays and lagoons. There were no recent posts by beachgoers or residents in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group as of Friday, but in mid-August bay nettles are commonly encountered.

For those opting to take a dip in the bays this weekend instead of dealing with the ocean, here are some reminders from Paul Bologna, the jellyfish expert from Montclair State University, about how to treat jellyfish 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 fire and 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.

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: Mostly sunny with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph. At night increasing clouds with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. At night mostly clear with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph. At night a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. then a slight chance afterward. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Monday-Thursday: Highs in the mid- to upper 70s and sunny during the day, partly cloudy in the evenings and lows around 70 degrees.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 6:08 a.m.
Sunset: 7:54 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 6:09 a.m.
Sunset: 7:52 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 6:10 a.m.
Sunset: 7:51 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 1:17 p.m., Low 7:48 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:52 a.m., High 2:16 p.m., Low 9:04 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:06 a.m., High 3:20 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 12:51 p.m., Low 7:16 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:21 a.m., High 1:50 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:31 a.m., High 2:55 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 1:06 p.m., Low 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:33 a.m., High 2:05 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:41 a.m., High 3:09 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 1:06 p.m., Low 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:33 a.m., High 2:05 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:41 a.m., High 3:09 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 10:39 a.m., High 5:06 p.m.
• Saturday: High 4:48 a.m., Low 11:33 a.m., High 6:08 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:45 a.m., Low 12:29 p.m., High 7:13 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Friday: High 1:02 p.m., Low 7:19 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:32 a.m., High 2:04 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:41 a.m., High 3:12 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 12:45 p.m., Low 7:17 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:19 a.m., High 1:50 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:25 a.m., High 3:01 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 12:57 p.m., Low 7:25 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 7:30 a.m., High 2:01 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:32 a.m., High 3:13 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 1:57 p.m., Low 8:20 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 8:24 a.m., High 2:59 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:26 a.m., High 4:06 p.m.