NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for July 1, 2026

Advisories

HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect until midnight. South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

EXTREME HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected each day. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

At the Shore

Current conditions and forecast as of Wed morning

Rip Current Risk	High
Waves	1 - 3 feet
Winds	From the Southwest 11 - 15 mph (Gust 20 mph) 10 - 13 knots (Gust 17 knots)
Ocean Temperature	70° - 79° (Normal 63° - 77°)
Air Temperature	77° - 95°
Sunrise/Sunset	5:29am - 8:30pm
UV Index	10 (Very High)

MORE WEATHER: Dan Zarrow's 5 Day Forecast

Tide Times

SANDY HOOK Sandy Hook Bay		High Wed 9:32a	Low Wed 3:34p	High Wed 9:36p	Low Thu 4:17a
LONG BRANCH Atlantic Ocean		High Wed 9:06a	Low Wed 2:58p	High Wed 9:10p	Low Thu 3:41a
MANASQUAN INLET Atlantic Ocean		High Wed 9:20a	Low Wed 3:10p	High Wed 9:24p	Low Thu 3:53a
SEASIDE HEIGHTS Atlantic Ocean		High Wed 9:02a	Low Wed 3:02p	High Wed 9:06p	Low Thu 3:45a
SEASIDE PARK Barnegat Bay	Low Wed 7:45a	High Wed 1:12p	Low Wed 7:39p	High Thu 1:16a
BARNEGAT INLET Barnegat Bay		High Wed 9:23a	Low Wed 3:21p	High Wed 9:30p	Low Thu 4:14a
MANAHAWKIN BRIDGE Manahawkin Bay	Low Wed 7:19a	High Wed 12:19p	Low Wed 7:13p	High Thu 12:23a
LITTLE EGG INLET Great Bay		High Wed 10:20a	Low Wed 3:55p	High Wed 10:31p	Low Thu 4:56a
ATLANTIC CITY Atlantic Ocean		High Wed 9:14a	Low Wed 2:54p	High Wed 9:23p	Low Thu 3:52a
OCEAN DRIVE BRIDGE Townsends Inlet		High Wed 9:42a	Low Wed 3:17p	High Wed 10:01p	Low Thu 4:21a
WILDWOOD CREST Atlantic Ocean		High Wed 9:14a	Low Wed 3:01p	High Wed 9:29p	Low Thu 3:57a
CAPE MAY Delaware Bay		High Wed 10:19a	Low Wed 4:00p	High Wed 10:33p	Low Thu 4:51a

MORE TIDES: Info for 132 points along the NJ coast

Marine Forecast

From the National Weather Service, Mt. Holly

WED: SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.

WED NIGHT: S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

THU: SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.

THU NIGHT: SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.

FRI: W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT: W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

SUN: N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.

SUN NIGHT: SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

MORE MARINE INFO: Rip current forecast and more

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Data on this page amalgamated from several sources, including the National Weather Service (weather), National Ocean Service (tides), U.S. Naval Observatory (sun), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (UV index).

Dan Zarrow is Chief Meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey. The Shore Report is generated semi-automatically daily at 5 a.m. from mid-May to late September. Follow Dan's weather blog and Facebook page for your latest forecast and realtime weather updates.

Places to visit in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park

From amusement rides to all the boardwalk food and lots of water fun, Seaside Heights and neighboring Seaside Park have endured as a family friendly spot for all ages.

Along the way, the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Casino Pier have been struck with tragic disasters - such as fire, Superstorm Sandy and another fire. Both have proven their resiliency through rebuilding and expansion.

Gallery Credit: Erin Vogt