JERSEY SHORE, NJ — After a week of heavy rain, a day at the beach is a nice respite. And the weather forecast could give beachgoers just the respite they’ve been looking for.
Here’s a look at the beach weather for Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11. The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to exit the area Friday evening, leaving only some surf impacts.
Moderate temperatures and some sunshine invite you to relax in the sand or play with the children from the house.
JELLYFISH
From the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New Jersey Jellyspotters
The stinging nettles remain a problem and will continue to be so for the next few days. Paul Bologna, a biology professor and jellyfish expert at Montclair State University, said their sting is generally mild compared to many other jellyfish, but can be painful with multiple stings.
Bologna shared the following advice on treating jellyfish stings in the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook group, starting with a recommendation to bring white vinegar to bay beaches:
A basic treatment protocol:
- Apply vinegar immediately after the sting. This will stop any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles.
- Rinse the sting site with the salt water you are in (bay or sea) to gently wash away all the tentacles. DO NOT USE BOTTLED WATER FOR THIS, THE OSMOTIC SHOCK WILL INFLAMMATE THE WEB CELLS AND CAUSE THEM TO CONTINUE TO STING.
- Take a clean cloth/towel and wipe the area clean.
After that, depending on the severity of the sting, there are several ways to treat it: over-the-counter pain relievers, over-the-counter Benadryl-type medications, or calamine lotion for itching.
Learn about ways to solve the jellyfish problem in the bays:‘Stop The Sting’ jellyfish study offers hope for users of New Jersey Bay and Lagoon
THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service
Saturday: A few showers, especially before 7 a.m., then mostly cloudy by mid-morning, gradually clearing with a high around 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph. At night partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny during the day, with a high around 78. Light and variable wind turning south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear skies at night, with a low around 66.
Monday-Thursday: Mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Maximum temperatures around 25 °C and minimum temperatures around 18 °C at night.
Related: Jersey Shore Beach Guide 2024: Beach Badges, City Curfews
SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service
Saturday
Risk of surf backwash: Moderate
Surf height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm potential: Moderate
UV index: Very high
Water temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Risk of surf backwash: Moderate
Surf height: 2-3 feet
Thunderstorm potential: Moderate
UV index: Very high
Water temperature: Low 70s
Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 19:59
TIDE
From NOAA tide forecasts
Sandy Hook (near Fort Hancock)
- Saturday: Lowest 6:04 am, highest 12:39 pm, lowest 6:34 pm
- Sunday: Lowest 06:37, Highest 13:20, Lowest 19:27
Long Branch Fishing Pier
- Saturday: Lowest 05:28, Highest 12:13, Lowest 17:58
- Sunday: Lowest 6:01 am, Highest 12:54 pm, Lowest 6:51 pm
Belmar
- Saturday: Lowest 05:19, Highest 12:04, Lowest 17:49
- Sunday: Lowest 05:52, Highest 12:45, Lowest 18:42
Manasquan Inlet/Point Pleasant Beach
- Saturday: Lowest 05:40, Highest 12:27, Lowest 18:10
- Sunday: Lowest 06:13, Highest 13:08, Lowest 19:03
Coastal heights
- Saturday: Lowest 05:32, Highest 12:09, Lowest 18:02
- Sunday: Lowest 6:05 am, Highest 12:50 pm, Lowest 6:55 pm
Island Beach State Park (Sedge Islands)
- Saturday: Lowest at 10:00 a.m., highest at 3:39 p.m.
- Sunday: Lowest at 10:33 a.m., highest at 4:20 p.m.
Atlantic City (Ocean)
- Saturday: Lowest 05:48, Highest 12:09, Lowest 18:16
- Sunday: Lowest 6:24 am, highest 12:50 pm, lowest 7:06 pm
Wildwood Crest
- Saturday: Lowest 05:52, Highest 12:06, Lowest 18:20
- Sunday: Lowest 6:32 am, highest 12:50 pm, lowest 7:13 pm
Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean
- Saturday: Lowest 06:51 am, Highest 1:16 pm, Lowest 7:18 pm
- Sunday: Lowest 7:30 a.m., Highest 1:59 p.m., Lowest 8:08 p.m.
