Jersey Shore Beach Report: Air Clearing, Sunny Skies Ahead

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Summer is just around the corner now, with the last days of school coming up and vacations coming that are eagerly awaited. This weekend should be a nice opportunity to enjoy a taste of what's to come, especially at the beach.

Here's Patch's look at the weekend beach conditions for June 9-11, 2023.

The good news is the air quality issues that have plagued the area for several days are anticipated to be gone, as the plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires is expected to clear out. That will contribute to clear, sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Temperatures are predicted to be a smidge chilly with some light breezes.

The weather service says there is a low risk of rip currents Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but even with a low risk, 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 and it 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, so use your sunscreen.

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 near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. On Friday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Widespread haze before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. In the evening, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. In the evening, a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

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: Moderate.
UV Index: High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:25 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low.
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:26 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low.
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:24 a.m.
Sunset: 8:27 p.m.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Today: High 1:19 p.m., Low 7:21 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 8:03 a.m., High 2:16 p.m., Low 8:32 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:02 a.m., High 3:11 p.m., Low 9:40 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Today: High 12:53 p.m., Low 6:45 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 7:27 a.m., High 1:50 p.m., Low 7:56 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:26 a.m., High 2:45 p.m., Low 9:04 p.m.

Belmar

• Today: High 12:44 p.m., Low 6:36 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 7:18 a.m., High 1:41 p.m., Low 7:47 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:17 a.m., High 2:36 p.m., Low 8:55 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Today: High 12:49 p.m., Low 6:49 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 7:31 a.m., High 1:46 p.m., Low 8 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:30 a.m., High 2:41 p.m., Low 9:08 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay)

• Today: Low 11 a.m., High 4:19 p.m., Low 11:17 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 11:59 a.m., High 5:16 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:30 a.m., Low 12:58 p.m., High 6:11 p.m.

Atlantic City (backbay)

• Today: High 12:53 p.m., Low 6:50 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 7:39 a.m., High 1:54 p.m., Low 7:57 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:34 a.m., High 2:57 p.m., Low 9:06 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Today: High 12:57 p.m., Low 6:53 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 7:49 a.m., High 2:02 p.m., Low 8:02 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 8:45 a.m., High 3:10 p.m., Low 9:12 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Today: High 1:58 p.m., Low 7:44 p.m.
• Tomorrow: Low 8:35 a.m., High 3:01 p.m., Low 8:51 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 9:31 a.m., High 4:05 p.m.