Jersey Shore Beach Report: Memorial Day Weekend 2023

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Memorial Day weekend 2023 is here at last, and we know you’ve been itching to hit the beach and kick off summer.

While the temperatures won’t be middle-of-summer warm, the weekend weather is promising if you just want to relax on the sand and enjoy watching the waves or have a barbecue.

Monday's weather should be ideal for honoring the nation's fallen military at Memorial Day parades in or near your town. Find one near you: Memorial Day 2023 Guide: NJ Parades, Commemorations

The National Weather Service has issued a warning of a moderate risk of rip currents for the weekend, which combined with water temperatures that are still below 60 degrees could quickly become life-threatening. Staying out of the water (or limiting your exposure) would be wise.

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

Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip to the beach this weekend, along with reminders about where to get beach badges and how much they cost for every town at the Jersey Shore.

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

If you're planning to go to Sandy Hook, take note: starting June 24, the National Park Service will no longer be accepting cash. Read more: Starting June 24, Sandy Hook Will Only Accept Credit Cards

THE FORECAST

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 10 mph. In the evening, mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. At night, Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. In the evening, a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Memorial Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

SURF FORECAST

From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:31 a.m.
Sunset: 8:14 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate.
Surf Height: 3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:29 a.m.
Sunset: 8:16 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate.
Surf Height: 3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:29 a.m.
Sunset: 8:17 p.m.

Monday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate.
Surf Height: 3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Very High.
Water Temperature: Around 60.
Sunrise: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset: 8:18 p.m.

TIDES

From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock):

• May 26: High 1:57 p.m., Low 7:35 p.m.
• May 27: Low 8:30 a.m., High 2:44 p.m., Low 8:43 p.m.
• May 28: Low 9:23 a.m., High 3:31 p.m., Low 9:46 p.m.
• May 29: Low 10:12 a.m., High 4:20 p.m., Low 10:42 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier:

• May 26: High 1:31 p.m., Low 6:59 p.m.
• May 27: Low 7:54 a.m., High 2:18 p.m., Low 8:07 p.m.
• May 28: Low 8:47 a.m., High 3:05 p.m., Low 9:10 p.m.
• May 29: Low 9:36 a.m., High 3:54 p.m., Low 10:06 p.m.

Belmar:

• May 26: High 1:22 p.m., Low 6:50 p.m.
• May 27: Low 7:45 a.m., High 2:09 p.m., Low 7:58 p.m.
• May 28: Low 8:38 a.m., High 2:56 p.m., Low 9:01 p.m.
• May 29: Low 9:27 a.m., High 3:45 p.m., Low 9:57 p.m.

Seaside Heights:

• May 26: High 1:27 p.m., Low 7:03 p.m.
• May 27: Low 7:58 a.m., High 2:14 p.m., Low 8:11 p.m.
• May 28: Low 8:51 a.m., High 3:01 p.m., Low 9:14 p.m.
• May 29: Low 9:40 a.m., High 3:50 p.m., Low 10:10 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay):

• May 26: High 4:57 p.m., Low 11:31 p.m.
• May 27: High 4:51 a.m., Low 12:26 p.m., High 5:44 p.m.
• May 28: High 5:38 a.m., Low 1:19 p.m., High 6:31 p.m.
• May 29: High 6:28 a.m., Low 2:08 p.m., High 7:20 p.m.

Atlantic City (backbay):

• May 26: High 4:57 p.m., Low 11:31 p.m.
• May 27: Low 12:26 p.m., High 5:44 p.m.
• May 28: High 5:38 a.m., Low 1:19 p.m., High 6:31 p.m.
• May 29: High 6:28 a.m., Low 2:08 p.m., High 7:20 p.m.

Wildwood Crest:

• May 26: High 1:27 p.m., Low 7:19 p.m.
• May 27: Low 8:18 a.m., High 2:25 p.m., Low 8:18 p.m.
• May 28: Low 9:05 a.m., High 3:24 p.m., Low 9:18 p.m.
• May 29: Low 9:50 a.m., High 4:16 p.m., Low 10:16 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• May 26: High 2:29 p.m., Low 8:11 p.m.
• May 27: Low 9:08 a.m., High 3:23 p.m., Low 9:08 p.m.
• May 28: Low 9:54 a.m., High 4:18 p.m., Low 10:06 p.m.
• May 29: Low 10:39 a.m., High 5:10 p.m., Low 11:04 p.m.