Surf's up, beach lovers! As we wrap up the 2024 surf season, Mother Nature's serving up a mixed bag of conditions along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coastline.
Grab your board and wetsuit because we've got a moderate rip current risk across all our coastal zones. Translation: stay alert and know your limits out there. The surf's running a consistent 2 to 3 feet with northeast winds cranking between 15 to 20 miles per hour.
Temperature-wise, we're looking at a crisp early autumn day. Coastal areas will see highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s with mostly cloudy skies. Water temperatures are hovering in the mid to upper 60s - definitely wetsuit weather for most surfers.
Beach-specific highlights include Sandy Hook's partly sunny conditions, while Atlantic City and Cape May might see a slight chance of rain. Each zone is experiencing similar tide patterns with morning high tides between 6:25 and 7:17 AM.
UV index is moderate, so don't forget some sun protection even with the cloud cover. Good news for wave riders: no thunderstorm threats today.
Important heads up: This is the final surf zone forecast for the 2024 season. Tomorrow, October 1st, marks the official close of our beach reporting. So whether you're a hardcore surfer or just a beach enthusiast, make these last moments count.
Stay safe, watch those rip currents, and catch some sweet end-of-season waves!