New Jersey Delaware Surf Forecast Wednesday Thursday June 17 18 Sunny Warming Trend Increasing Rip Current Risk
Good morning everyone, welcome to your New Jersey and Delaware surf zone forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, June 17th and 18th.
Let's start with today. If you're planning a beach day, you're in for some mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s. That's pretty nice early summer weather. The water temperature varies a bit depending on where you are. Down in the northern zones around Sandy Hook, you're looking at upper 60s, while the rest of the Jersey shore and Delaware are sitting in the lower to mid 60s. Winds are light today, mostly southeast and south, running five to ten miles per hour, so you won't have any gusty conditions to worry about.
Now, for the surf. Today is mellow across the board. We're looking at around one foot at Sandy Hook and Long Beach Island, and one to two feet down in Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Cape May. Nothing dramatic here, but there's still something to note about rip currents. Even though the surf is small, moderate rip current risk is in effect for most areas. That means life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. If you're headed out, swim near lifeguards and be aware of those narrow channels of strong current flowing away from shore. The one exception is Delaware, which has a low rip current risk today, so conditions there are a bit safer in that regard.
One thing you definitely want to be aware of is the UV index, which is very high today. That sun is no joke in mid-June, so get that sunscreen on early and reapply often. There's essentially no thunderstorm threat today, so you've got clear skies all the way through the afternoon and evening.
Now, here's where things get interesting. Tomorrow, Thursday, we're going to see a significant shift in the pattern. High pressure is moving out, and a southerly flow is going to kick in strong. We're expecting mostly cloudy conditions in the morning down in northern Jersey, clearing to mostly sunny by afternoon. Further south, it stays partly to mostly sunny throughout the day. But here's the catch: we've got a chance of showers and thunderstorms moving in, particularly in the northern and central zones.
Temperatures tomorrow will be warmer, climbing into the mid-80s. That's a nice bump from today. But the wind is the big story. South winds are going to increase significantly. Northern Jersey and Cape May are looking at around twenty miles per hour, while Long Beach Island and Atlantic City will see breezy conditions with winds twenty to twenty-five miles per hour. Delaware will have southwest winds around twenty.
The surf will pick up noticeably too. Northern Jersey and Cape May will see one to two feet, Long Beach Island similar at one to two feet, but Atlantic City is going to see the best action with two to three feet. Still not huge, but definitely more interesting than today if you're looking to get in the water.
Here's what you need to know about rip currents tomorrow: conditions are going to be worse. High risk is in effect for all of northern and central Jersey, meaning life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. That's serious business. Be extra cautious. Delaware is upgrading to moderate risk, so while safer than Jersey, you still need to respect the water. Ocean City in Cape May is also moving to high risk.
The thunderstorm potential tomorrow varies by location. Northern Jersey is looking at moderate risk, while Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Delaware all have low potential. So if you're heading out early tomorrow, you might want to finish up before afternoon when storms could develop, especially in the northern sections.
Sunrise tomorrow is around five thirty-six in the morning, and we won't see sunset until eight twenty-eight in the evening, so you've got a long day of daylight to work with. Use that time wisely, keep an eye on rip currents, get that sunscreen on, and check in with local lifeguards for the most up-to-date water conditions.
Stay safe out there and enjoy the beach.
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