Jersey Shore Beach Report: Welcome To Summer Vacation

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Schools are letting out for the summer all over New Jersey, and this weekend's weather at the Jersey Shore looks like it will be the perfect kick off to the first full week of summer vacation.

Here's a look from Patch at the beach conditions for June 14-16 for those looking to soak up the warmth or just feel the sand between your toes. The water remains relatively chilly, so you may not want to swim just yet, but sunshine is expected to be plentiful, according to the National Weather Service.

Just a reminder that beach badges are required in many towns daily beginning Saturday. A number of towns have banned tents and canopies, and several are using new apps for selling daily beach badges. Related: 2024 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges, Town Curfews

Rip current risk is low to moderate this weekend, according to the weather service. 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

More clinging jellyfish have been seen in samples in the Metedeconk River in Brick Township, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection's monitoring map for clinging jellyfish.

The clinging jellyfish, which have an extremely painful sting, have been found in more than a dozen spots along the river.

They're not the only jellyfish showing up: Sea nettles are making an appearance as well in Barnegat Bay," wrote Paul Bologna, the Montclair State professor and jellyfish expert, in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group. They can sting as well, but Bologna said their tentacles are typically too short in these early stages.

Rip current risk is low this weekend, according to the weather service.

Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s. South wind around 15 mph. Friday night, thunderstorms and showers before 3 a.m. with a low near 66. Chances of precipitation is 80 percent.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Mostly clear Saturday night with a low about 65 degrees.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high in the low 70s and northeast winds about 10 mph. Partly cloudy overnight with a low in the mid-60s.

Monday-Thursday: High temperatures in the low 80s with plenty of sunshine. Overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Related: 2024 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges, Town Curfews

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Moderate
UV Index: Very High
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:28 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Very High
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:29 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Very High
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:29 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 2:57 p.m., Low 9:10 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:30 a.m., High 3:43 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:16 a.m., High 4:31 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 2:31 p.m., Low 8:34 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 8:54 a.m., High 3:17 p.m., Low 9:32 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:40 a.m., High 4:05 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 2:22 p.m., Low 8:25 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 8:45 a.m., High 3:08 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:31 a.m., High 3:56 p.m.

Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach

• Friday: High 2:45 p.m., Low 8:46 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:06 a.m., High 3:31 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:52 a.m., Low 4:19 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 2:27 p.m., Low 8:38 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 8:58 a.m., High 3:13 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:44 a.m., High 4:01 p.m.

Island Beach State Park

• Friday: High 6:01 p.m.
• Saturday: High 6:01 a.m., Low 12:58 p.m., High 6:47 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:50 a.m., Low 1:44 p.m., High 7:35 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: Low 8:37 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:04 a.m., High 3:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:48 a.m., High 4:18 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 2:47 p.m., Low 8:45 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:09 a.m., High 3:41 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:53 a.m., High 4:30 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 3:42 p.m., Low 9:37 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:02 a.m., High 4:35 p.m.
• Sunday: High 4:42 a.m., Low 10:45 a.m., High 5:23 p.m.