Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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Surf Zone Forecast for New Jersey and Delaware
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

NJZ014-212200-
Eastern Monmouth-
Including the beaches of Sandy Hook
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Belmar...................Low at 08:18 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:46 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Belmar...................Low at 09:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:42 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:44 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ026-212200-
Coastal Ocean-
Including the beaches of Long Beach Island
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Barnegat Inlet...........Low at 09:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:45 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Barnegat Inlet...........Low at 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:19 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:44 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ025-212200-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the beaches of Atlantic City
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic City............Low at 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:10 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic City............Low at 09:30 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:11 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:44 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ024-212200-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the beaches of Ocean City
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape May.................Low at 08:50 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:44 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape May.................Low at 09:51 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:45 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

DEZ004-212200-
Delaware Beaches-
Including the beaches of Rehoboth Beach
132 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Rehoboth Beach...........Low at 08:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:30 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Rehoboth Beach...........Low at 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi


$$

Hoeflich