Surf's up, beach lovers! As we wrap up the 2024 surf season, the Jersey and Delaware coasts are serving up some seriously moody Monday vibes. The Northeast is flexing its muscles with winds howling around 15 to 20 mph, creating a moderate rip current risk that demands your full respect.
From Sandy Hook to Cape May, expect a mixed bag of partly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures dancing in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Water temps are hanging in the comfortable zone - upper 60s around Monmouth and Cape May, mid 60s near Long Beach Island, and a toasty lower 70s at Delaware beaches.
Surf height is staying consistent across the board at a solid 2 to 3 feet - perfect for intermediate riders looking for some playful waves. The UV index is sitting at moderate, so grab that sunscreen and maybe a light jacket to battle those persistent Northeast winds.
Tide chasers, mark your watches! High tides are rolling in early morning - Belmar at 6:25 AM, Barnegat Inlet at 6:51 AM, Atlantic City at 6:43 AM, Cape May at 7:17 AM, and Rehoboth Beach at 6:52 AM. Low tides will hit midday, giving you plenty of time to catch some waves.
A slight chance of rain might sprinkle the Atlantic and Delaware coastlines, but thunderstorms are off the table. Sunrise kicks off around 6:50 AM, with sunset painting the sky by 6:42 PM.
Pro tip: While rip currents are moderate today, always stay alert near groins, jetties, and piers. This might be the final surf forecast of the season, so make it count!
Stay stoked and stay safe, wave riders!