Surf's up, beach lovers! As we wrap up the 2024 beach forecast season, we've got some gnarly conditions brewing along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coast.
Heads up, wave riders - we're looking at a moderate rip current risk across all beach zones, so stay alert and swim smart! The surf's serving up a solid 2 to 3 foot swell that'll keep things interesting without going totally wild.
From Sandy Hook down to Cape May and over to Rehoboth, expect northeast winds dancing around 15 to 20 miles per hour. Water temps are hanging in the sweet spot - ranging from the lower 60s to lower 70s, depending on your exact beach location.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with just a hint of potential rain in some areas. The UV index is sitting at moderate, so grab that sunscreen if you're planning to catch some rays. Temperatures will be cruising in the upper 60s to lower 70s - pretty sweet for late September.
Tide chasers, mark your watches! High tides are rolling in early morning - ranging from 6:25 AM at Belmar to 7:17 AM at Cape May. Low tides will hit midday, perfect for beach walks and sandcastle engineering.
Pro tip: Even though thunderstorms aren't in the forecast, those rip currents are no joke. Stay close to lifeguard stations and know your ocean limits.
Sunrise kicks off between 6:50 and 6:55 AM, with sunset painting the sky between 6:42 and 6:47 PM. This marks our final beach forecast of the season, so make these last beach days count!
Stay safe, stay stoked, and enjoy those end-of-season waves!