Jersey Shore Beach Report: Sunshine, Clear Skies For Your Beachy Fourth Of July

It's one of the busiest weekends at Jersey Shore beaches as folks come out to catch some sun, some waves and in many cases stay for the fireworks.

Here is a look from Patch at the beach forecast for Fourth of July weekend for both during the day and the evening Fourth of July celebrations.

The good news is the weather is promising for the weekend, with the exception of Thursday evening. The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies through Sunday and no rain until Tuesday, meaning the majority of fireworks displays should go off without a hitch. (Check out our list of events for shows at beach towns: July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around NJ)

A reminder to stay out of the water when lifeguards are not present. Rip current risk is low this weekend but the danger is never completely zero. 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

Jellyfish reports are coming in from several points up and down the coast, with bays, lagoons and rivers close to the ocean all cited in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group by people who have encountered them.

Clinging jellyfish were found in June in the usual parts of northern Barnegat Bay and the Metedeconk River, according to Paul Bologna, the Montclair State biology professor and jellyfish expert, but there have not been any reports of serious issues.

Scattered reports of lion's mane jellyfish, mushroom cap jellies and bay nettles have come in as well in the group.

For those planning to spend time in the warmer bay waters, here is Bologna's advice on treating 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. Benadryl, over-the-counter pain medicine and calamine lotion are useful to deal with the sting afterward depending upon the severity.

THE FORECAST

From the National Weather Service

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday night, thunderstorm potential drops off after 7 p.m. Mostly clear, low around 70 degrees.

Fourth of July: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. In the evening mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to about 69 degrees overnight. Slight breeze of 5 mph out of the southwest.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. At night partly cloudy with a low around 71.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 81. At night partly cloudy with a low around 74.

Monday-Thursday: Highs in the low 80s and mostly sunny. There is a chance of showers or thunderstorms returning on Tuesday, but the chance is less than 50 percent.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Thursday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 5:30 a.m.
Sunset: 8:30 p.m.

Fourth of July

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1-2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 5:30 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: Low 70s
Sunrise: 5:31 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: Low 70s
Sunrise: 5:31 a.m.
Sunset: 8:29 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Thursday: Low 8:47 a.m., High 3:05 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9:36 a.m., High 3:51 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:24 a.m., High 4:41 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:01 a.m., Low 11:11 a.m., High 5:32 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Thursday: Low 8:11 a.m., High 2:39 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9 a.m., High 3:25 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:48 a.m., High 4:15 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:35 a.m., High 5:06 p.m.

Belmar

• Thursday: Low 8:02 a.m., High 2:30 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 8:51 a.m., High 3:16 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:39 a.m., High 4:06 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:26 a.m., High 4:57 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Thursday: Low 8:23 a.m., High 2:53 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9:12 a.m., High 3:39 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:00 a.m., High 4:29 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:47 a.m., High 5:20 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Thursday: Low 8:15 a.m., High 2:35 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9:04 a.m., High 3:21 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:52 a.m., High 4:11 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:39 a.m., High 5:02 p.m.

Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)

• Thursday: High 5:25 a.m., Low 12:43 p.m., High 6:05 p.m.
• Fourth of July: High 6:12 a.m., Low 1:32 p.m., High 6:51 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:04 a.m., Low 2:20 p.m., High 7:41 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:01 a.m., Low 3:07 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Thursday: Low 8:23 a.m., High 2:47 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9:08 a.m., High 3:40 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:55 a.m., High 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:42 a.m., High 5:17 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Thursday: Low 8:28 a.m., High 3:02 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 9:13 a.m., High 3:56 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10 a.m., High 4:46 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:01 a.m., Low 10:47 a.m., High 5:31 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Thursday: Low 9:24 a.m., High 3:58 p.m.
• Fourth of July: Low 10:09 a.m., High 4:50 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:02 a.m., Low 10:55 a.m., High 5:39 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:55 a.m., Low 11:40 a.m., High 6:26 p.m.