Jersey Shore Beach Report: Remember Your Sunscreen For Sunny Weekend

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — It appears Mother Nature is smiling on us again this weekend, with sunny, clear skies and moderate temperatures ... in other words, perfect beach weather.

Here's a look from Patch at the weekend beach conditions for Aug. 11-13, whether you're looking to just soak up the warmth or take a dip in the ocean.

The National Weather Service is calling for sunshine and temperatures in the 80s. The only mention of rain is overnight Saturday, and the chance is just 20 percent.

If you go to the beach, always listen to the lifeguards' commands. They are there for your safety.

Rip current risk is low this weekend, according to the weather service. Here's what to know: 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 82. West wind around 10 mph. In the evening, partly cloudy with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight Saturday into Sunday, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Slight chance of showers before 9 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday-Thursday: Mostly sunny most of the week with temperatures near 80. A blip of possible showers on Tuesday.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1 to 2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s.
Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.
Sunset: 8 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1 to 2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s.
Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.
Sunset: 7:59 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: 1 to 2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: Very high
Water Temperature: Upper 60s
Sunrise: 6:04 a.m.
Sunset: 7:58 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 At The Jersey Shore: How To Stop The Sting

TIDES

From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 5:03 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:36 a.m., Low 11:37 a.m., High 5:59 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:31 a.m., Low 12:25 p.m., High 6:47 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 4:37 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:10 a.m., Low 11:01 a.m., High 5:33 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:05 a.m., Low 11:49 a.m., High 6:21 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 4:28 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:01 a.m., Low 10:52 a.m., High 5:24 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:56 a.m., Low 11:40 a.m., High 6:12 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 4:33 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:06 a.m., Low 11:05 a.m., High 5:29 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:01 a.m., Low 11:53 a.m., High 6:17 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay)

• Friday: Low 2:42 p.m., High 8:03 p.m.
• Saturday: High 8:36 a.m., Low 3:33 p.m.
• Sunday: High 9:31 a.m., Low 4:21 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 4:56 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:24 a.m., Low 11:12 a.m., High 5:46 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:14 a.m., Low 12:01 p.m., High 6:32 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 5:19 p.m.
• Saturday: High 5:45 a.m., Low 11:24 a.m., High 6:08 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:32 a.m., Low 12:14 p.m., High 6:52 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 6:09 p.m.
• Saturday: High 6:36 a.m., Low 12:10 p.m., High 7 p.m.
• Sunday: High 7:26 a.m., Low 1:01 p.m., High 7:46 p.m.