Surf's up, beach lovers! We're catching the last wave of the 2024 surf season, and it's looking like a classic late September day along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Grab your board and sunscreen because we've got a moderate rip current situation brewing. The surf is running a solid 2 to 3 feet with northeast winds whipping around 15 to 20 miles per hour. Water temps are hovering in the mid to upper 60s - still warm enough for some end-of-season action.
From Sandy Hook down to Cape May and over to Rehoboth, expect mostly cloudy skies with just a hint of potential rain. The UV index is sitting at moderate, so don't skimp on that sun protection. Temperatures will dance around the upper 60s to lower 70s - perfect for some beach time.
Tide schedules are locked and loaded: Sandy Hook's looking at a high tide around 6:25 AM, Barnegat Inlet peaks at 6:51 AM, Atlantic City rolls in at 6:43 AM, Cape May surges at 7:17 AM, and Rehoboth Beach crests at 6:52 AM.
Pro tip: Keep a sharp eye out near those groins, jetties, and piers. Even with a moderate rip current risk, those areas can be tricky. Safety first, surf warriors!
This is our final surf forecast for 2024, so make these last beach moments count. Sunrise starts around 6:50 AM, with sunset closing out the day between 6:42 and 6:47 PM.
Catch you on the flip side, beach community!