Surf's up, beach lovers! The last surf forecast of the 2024 season is here, and it's packing some moderate excitement along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coastline.
Get ready for a day of northeast winds whipping around 15 to 20 miles per hour, creating a 2 to 3 foot surf that's perfect for intermediate wave riders. But hold onto your board shorts - the rip current risk is moderate, which means you'll want to keep your wits about you in the water.
From Sandy Hook down to Cape May and over to Rehoboth Beach, the scene is looking mostly cloudy with just a hint of potential rain. Water temperatures are hovering in the mid to upper 60s, giving you a crisp but tolerable splash zone. The UV index is sitting at moderate, so sunscreen is still your beach buddy.
Eastern Monmouth is keeping it partly sunny with temps in the upper 60s, while places like Atlantic City and Ocean City will see temperatures creeping into the lower 70s. Sunrise kicks off around 6:50 AM, with sunset painting the sky around 6:42 PM.
Tide watchers, mark your calendars - high tides are rolling in between 6:25 and 7:17 AM, with lows hitting around midday. Each beach zone has its own rhythm, so check your local tide chart.
One big heads up - this is the final surf zone forecast for the 2024 season. Tomorrow, on October 1st, we'll be wrapping up our beach weather coverage. So soak up these last moments of late summer surf vibes while you can!
Stay safe, stay stoked, and catch those waves responsibly.