Surf's up, beach lovers! As we wrap up the 2024 surf forecast season, we've got some mixed conditions brewing along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
From Sandy Hook to Cape May, you're looking at a moderate rip current risk that demands your full attention. The surf's serving up 2 to 3-foot waves with a northeast wind blowing 15 to 20 miles per hour - perfect for experienced surfers but a potential challenge for casual swimmers.
Water temperatures are hanging in the sweet spot - upper 60s around Sandy Hook and Ocean City, dipping to mid-60s near Long Beach Island, and warming up to lower 70s down in Delaware. Not exactly tropical, but definitely not teeth-chattering cold.
The skies are playing a game of mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, particularly around Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Rehoboth Beach. You'll want a light jacket and some sunscreen - that moderate UV index means you can still catch some rays between the clouds.
High temperatures are ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s, so it's a classic late September beach day. Sunrise kicks off around 6:50 AM, with sunset painting the sky around 6:40-6:47 PM.
Tide watchers, mark your calendars: morning high tides are rolling in between 6:25 and 7:17 AM, with low tides following midday.
Remember, this is our final surf forecast of the season, so make these last beach moments count! Stay safe, watch those rip currents, and enjoy the end-of-summer vibes.