Jersey Shore Beach Report: Mostly Sunny, Chilly Weekend Ahead

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — It's not quite summer at the Jersey Shore, but for those who love to go to the beach at every opportunity, every weekend is a chance to do so.

Here's Patch's look at the weekend beach conditions for June 2-4, 2023.

The National Weather Service forecast says the weather on Saturday may be a little less hospitable for sitting on the beach, with temperatures in the low 60s and strong winds.

The weather service says there is a low risk of rip currents Friday, with a moderate risk on Saturday. Swimmers are urged to only swim where lifeguards are present. Water temperatures remain cold, in the low 60s, and cold water can cause swimmers to tire quickly, which can lead to finding themselves struggling to swim. Cold water also increases risk of hypothermia. Read more from the National Weather Service on cold-water risks.

The UV index is very high for the weekend, the weather service says, a reminder that even partial clouds won't prevent a sunburn.

Most beaches in New Jersey will not have lifeguards during the week until after Saturday, June 17.

Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high in the low 70s. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. In the evening, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Low around 60 degrees with a south wind around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Overnight it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. There is a small craft advisory in effect from 8 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, with gusting winds and wave heights of 6 to 9 feet. Inexperienced mariners, especially those in smaller vessels, should avoid boating in the hazardous conditions.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Related: 2023 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges And Parking

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: Low.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: In the low 60s.
Sunrise: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset: 8:21 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate.
Surf Height: 3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: In the low 60s.
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:22 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate.
Surf Height: 3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: In the low 60s.
Sunrise: 5:26 a.m.
Sunset: 8:23 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: Low 1:07 p.m., High 7:22 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:47 a.m., Low 1:54 p.m., High 8:05 p.m.
• Sunday: High, 8:34 a.m., Low 2:44 p.m., High 8:51 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: Low 12:31 p.m., High 6:56 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:21 a.m., Low 1:18 p.m., High 7:39 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:08 a.m., Low 2:08 p.m., High 8:25 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: Low 12:22 p.m., High 6:47 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:12 a.m., Low 1:09 p.m., High 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: High 7:59 a.m., Low 1:59 p.m., High 8:16 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 12:35 p.m., High 6:52 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:17 a.m., Low 1:22 p.m., High 7:35 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:04 a.m., Low 2:12 p.m., High 8:21 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay)

• Friday: Low 5:03 p.m., High 10:22 p.m.
• Saturday: High 10:47 a.m., Low 5:50 p.m., High 11:05 p.m.
• Sunday: High 11:34 a.m., Low 6:40 p.m., High 11:51 p.m.

Atlantic City (backbay)

• Friday: Low 12:34 p.m., High 7:01 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:25 a.m., Low 1:19 p.m., High 7:47 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:14 a.m., Low 2:06 p.m., High 8:35 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: Low 12:42 p.m., High 7:07 p.m.
• Saturday: High 7:29 a.m., Low 1:26 p.m., High 7:52 p.m.
• Sunday: High 8:17 a.m., Low 2:12 p.m., High 8:40 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: Low 1:32 p.m., High 8:10 p.m.
• Saturday: High 8:34 a.m., Low 2:18 p.m., High 8:56 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:23 a.m., Low 3:04 p.m., High 9:44 p.m.