Jersey Shore Beach Report: Storms Give Way To Sunny Days

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Friday started with thunderstorms around the state, including at the Jersey Shore. But don't let the cloudy skies drive you away: Saturday and Sunday are anticipated to kick off a full week of beautiful beach weather.

If you're trying to decide whether to come to the beach, here's a look from Patch at the weekend beach conditions for July 21-23.

After weeks of scattered thunderstorm threats, Saturday and Sunday should be perfect beach days. The National Weather Service is calling for Friday morning's storms to give way to sunshine and highs in the low 80s well into next week.

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Rip current risk is high Friday, and low the rest of the weekend, according to the weather service. Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. The thunderstorm threat continues into the evening but will lessen. Lows around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low around 69. Northwest breeze at 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear overnight with a low around. 71.

Monday through Thursday: Mostly sunny skies during the day with highs in the low 80s and no thunderstorms forecast.

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

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: High
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: High
UV Index: Moderate.
Water Temperature: Upper 70s.
Sunrise: 5:42 a.m.
Sunset: 8:22 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low.
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Moderate.
Water Temperature: Upper 70s.
Sunrise: 5:43 a.m.
Sunset: 8:22 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low.
Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential: None.
UV Index: Moderate.
Water Temperature: Upper 70s.
Sunrise: 5:44 a.m.
Sunset: 8:21 p.m.

CLINGING JELLYFISH

From the state Department of Environmental Protection

The Metedeconk River in Brick Township has been the hotspot for clinging jellyfish, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection's clinging jellyfish map. The most recent sampling was July 10. Monitoring in several other areas has not yielded any clinging jellyfish so far, but Paul Bologna, biologist at Montclair State University and an expert on New Jersey's jellyfish, warns they could be there and to exercise caution.

These tiny creatures can be found in and around submerged aquatic vegetation and algae in back bays and estuaries. Their sting can produce severe pain and other localized symptoms and can result in hospitalization in some people. Anyone wading through these areas should take precautions such as wearing boots or waders to protect themselves.

TIDES
From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 11:10 a.m., Low 4:59 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:52 a.m., Low 5:37 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 6:04 a.m., High 12:33 p.m., Low 6:17 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: High 10:44 a.m., Low 4:23 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:26 a.m., Low 5:01 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:28 a.m., High 12:07 p.m., Low 5:41 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: High 10:35 a.m., Low 4:14 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:17 a.m., Low 4:52 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:19 a.m., High 11:58 a.m., Low 5:32 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 10:40 a.m., Low 4:27 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:22 a.m., Low 5:05 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:32 a.m., High 12:03 p.m., Low 5:45 p.m.

Island Beach, Sedge Islands (inside Barnegat Bay)

• Friday: Low 8:56 a.m., High 2:10 p.m., Low 8:55 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:29 a.m., High 2:52 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10 a.m., High 3:33 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 10:44 a.m., Low 4:25 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:23 a.m., Low 5:08 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:49 a.m., High 12:03 p.m., Low 5:55 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 10:41 a.m., Low 4:31 p.m.
• Saturday: High 11:19 a.m., Low 5:14 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 5:54 a.m., High Noon, Low 6:03 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: Low 5:37 a.m., High 11:50 a.m., Low 5:28 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 6:12 a.m., High 12:29 p.m., Low 6:12 p.m.
• Sunday: High 6:49 a.m., Low 1:09 p.m., High 6:59 p.m.