Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a sun-soaked weekend along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. Today's looking like a beach day paradise with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the lower 80s. The surf is calm with gentle 1 to 2 foot waves, perfect for casual swimmers and beginner surfers.
Water temperatures are warming up nicely - upper 60s around Monmouth and Cape May, mid 70s in Delaware, and lower 60s near Long Beach Island and Atlantic City. Pro tip: those waters are crystal clear and ready for some serious beach time!
The winds will be your gentle companion today, starting southwest around 5-10 mph and shifting southeast in the afternoon. Sunscreen is absolutely mandatory with a very high UV index, so slather up and protect that skin!
Tide watchers, mark your calendars. Belmar's looking at a low tide around 9:56 AM and high tide at 4:20 PM. Atlantic City will see low tide at 10:09 AM and high tide at 4:40 PM. Rehoboth Beach fans can expect low tide at 10:22 AM and high tide at 5:00 PM.
Sunday brings slightly more action with winds picking up to 10-15 mph and surf heights increasing to 2-3 feet, especially around Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, and Cape May. Rip current risk will bump up to moderate, so beach-goers should stay alert and swim near lifeguards.
Sunrise kicks off around 5:26 AM, with sunset painting the sky at 8:29 PM - giving you plenty of daylight to soak up that summer magic. Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy your beach weekend!