Good morning, this is your Tuesday, September 30th surf zone forecast for New Jersey and Delaware beaches, brought to you by the National Weather Service Mount Holly.
A high rip current risk is in effect from 8 AM this morning through this evening across all forecast areas, so please exercise caution if you're heading into the water.
Starting up north in Eastern Monmouth County, including Sandy Hook, expect 2 to 3 foot surf with mostly cloudy skies and northeast winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Water temperatures are holding in the lower 70s, so conditions are comfortable for swimming. High temperature today in the upper 70s. The low tide at Belmar is at 7:14 AM, with high tide coming at 1:55 PM.
Moving down to Long Beach Island along the Coastal Ocean, you're looking at 2 to 3 foot surf as well, but conditions are slightly cooler with water temperatures in the mid 60s. Northeast winds will be a bit stronger here, gusting between 10 and 15 miles per hour. High temperature in the mid 70s. The low tide at Barnegat Inlet occurs at 8:05 AM, followed by high tide at 2:23 PM.
The Coastal Atlantic around Atlantic City is where we see the most significant surf action today. Swells are building to 3 to 5 feet, making this the most attractive zone for surfers. Water temperatures remain in the mid 60s with northeast winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour. High tide at Atlantic City is at 2:12 PM, with low tide at 7:28 AM.
Down in the Atlantic Coastal Cape May area near Ocean City, surf heights drop back down to 2 to 3 feet. Water temperatures are in the upper 60s with northeast winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Low tide at Cape May is at 7:49 AM with high tide at 2:46 PM.
And finally, rounding out the forecast in Delaware at Rehoboth Beach, we're expecting 2 to 3 foot surf with the strongest winds of the day here, northeast at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Water temperatures are in the lower 70s, and you'll see high tide at 2:44 PM with low tide at 7:59 AM.
Across all areas, the UV index is moderate, there is no thunderstorm potential, and it will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day. Sunrise is between 6:50 and 6:55 AM depending on your location, with sunset around 6:42 to 6:47 PM.
Remember, life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone today, so stay alert, never swim alone, and pay special attention near structures like groins, jetties, reefs, and piers where rip currents can be particularly hazardous.
Have a safe day at the beach.
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