Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a day of coastal adventure along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. As we wrap up the 2024 surf forecast season, Mother Nature is serving up some serious vibes.
Expect a moderate rip current risk across all zones, so surfers and swimmers need to stay alert. Those northeast winds are cranking at 15 to 20 miles per hour, creating some sweet 2 to 3 foot swells that'll keep things interesting.
Eastern Monmouth and Sandy Hook are looking partly sunny with water temps in the upper 60s - perfect for a wetsuit session. Long Beach Island is keeping it mostly cloudy but still promising, with water in the mid 60s and temps hovering around 70.
Atlantic City and Ocean City are bringing some extra mood with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain. Water temps are cooling down to the lower 60s and lower 70s respectively. Delaware beaches are holding strong with lower 70s water temps and a similar cloudy forecast.
UV index is moderate across the board, so grab that sunscreen even with the cloud cover. High tides are rolling in early morning between 6:25 and 7:17 AM, perfect for early bird beach goers.
Pro tip: Watch out near groins, jetties, and piers where rip currents can be extra tricky. Stay safe, stay smart, and enjoy these final beach moments of the season.
Sunrise comes early, sunset late - squeeze every moment out of this late September beach day. Catch you on the waves!