Jersey Shore Beach Report: No Dog Days, Just Clear, Sunny Skies

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — August is typically the time when we think of the dog days of summer — hot, humid, oppressive weather.

But that's not at all what's in the forecast for this weekend, which looks like it will be another perfect one for hanging out at the beach.

Here's a look from Patch at the weekend beach conditions for Aug. 4-6, whether you're looking to just soak up the warmth or take a dip in the ocean.

The National Weather Service says there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, but Saturday and Sunday are anticipated to be perfect beach days, with sunshine, temperatures in upper 70s and comfortable ocean temperatures.

Rip current risk is moderate this weekend, according to the weather service. That means they are likely in the surf zone, so be aware. Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then a chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Overnight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues until about 5 a.m., with a 40 percent chance of storms.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. At night, partly cloudy with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Partly cloudy in the evening with a low around 72.

Monday-Thursday: Possibility of rain and thunderstorms Monday evening into Tuesday, but mostly sunny with highs near 80 the rest of the week.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: Moderate
UV Index: Low
Water Temperature: Mid-70s.
Sunrise: 5:55 a.m.
Sunset: 8:09 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: Mid-70s.
Sunrise: 5:56 a.m.
Sunset: 8:08 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Moderate
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: Mid-70s
Sunrise: 5:57 a.m.
Sunset: 8:07 p.m.

JELLYFISH
From the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Jellyspotters

The state Department of Environmental Protection's clinging jellyfish map shows monitoring but there do not appear to be any new samples since early July searching for the dime-sized clinging jellyfish.

Paul Bologna, biologist at Montclair State University and an expert on New Jersey's jellyfish, said in a recent post in the New Jersey Jellyspotters group that the clinging jellyfish are gone for the season but bay nettles are out in force in many bays and lagoons up and down the state.

Bay nettles sting but their sting is not as powerful as that of a clinging jellyfish. Read more: Jellyfish Crowding NJ's Bays: What To Know About Sea And Bay Nettles

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: Low 4:55 p.m., High 11:01 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:23 a.m., High 11:38 a.m., Low 5:47 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:10 a.m., High 12:33 p.m., Low 6:43 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: Low 4:19 p.m., High 10:35 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:12 a.m., Low 5:11 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:34 a.m., High 12:07 p.m., Low 6:07 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: Low 4:10 p.m., High 10:26 p.m.
• Saturday: HIgh 11:03 a.m., Low 5:02 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:25 a.m., High 11:58 a.m., Low 5:58 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: Low 4:23 p.m., High 10:31 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:08 a.m., Low 5:15 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:38 a.m., High 12:03 p.m., Low 6:11 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay)

• Friday: High 1:42 p.m., Low 8:51 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:19 a.m., High 2:38 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:06 a.m., High 3:33 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: Low 4:19 p.m., High 10:38 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:11 a.m., Low 5:18 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:48 a.m., High 12:05 p.m., Low 6:19 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: Low 4:23 p.m., High 10:45 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:03 a.m., High 11:17 a.m., Low 5:20 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:53 a.m., High 12:11 p.m., Low 6:22 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: Low 5:15 p.m. High 11:50 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 5:54 a.m., High 12:20 p.m., Low 6:14 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:44 a.m., High 1:14 p.m., Low 7:15 p.m.