The weather this weekend will be clear and slightly warmer than this week. Sun should prevail over the clouds and high temperatures will make it into the mid 30's by Sunday with lows still in the teens and 20's. Water conditions will be good for northern inshore locations with the possibility of Small Craft Advisories for southern inshore areas. For southern areas winds could reach 25 knots with higher gusts and seas 3-4 feet. Midshore to offshore will be cautious all weekend with Small Craft Advisories, winds 20-25 knots and seas 3-4 feet. Surf conditions should be normal, with some gustier NW winds on Saturday. Wave heights should remain 0-2 and 1-2 feet.
Saturday will be a transitional day with low pressure moving out to sea and strengthening high pressure moving east from the Plains. The high will arrive late Sunday then move off towards Bermuda. This high pressure to the south will begin a moderating period for several days.
Saturday
Sky: Partly sunny becoming partly cloudy
Precipitation: 0% to slight chance
Temperatures
High: Upper 20's
Low: Mid teens
Sunrise: 7:10am
Sunset: 5:08pm
Full Moon: 11:40pm
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Fishing Forecast
Accuweather- Poor
Weather2Hunt.com- 37/50
Sunday
Sky: Sunny becoming mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 0% to slight chance
Temperatures
High: Low to mid 30's
Low: Low 20's
Sunrise: 7:09am
Sunset: 5:09pm
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Fishing Forecast
Accuweather- Fair
Weather2Hunt.com- 40/50
Friday Night Surface Analysis
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Saturday Surface Analysis
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Sunday Surface Analysis
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Saturday Precipitation Total
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Sunday Precipitation Total
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Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) Forecasts
Raritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy Hook
Water Temperature:
Saturday Morning
Wind: NW 10-15 knots with gusts to 25 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Saturday Afternoon
Wind: NW 10-15 knots with gusts to 25 knots becoming NW 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots at night
Seas: 1-2 feet
Sunday Morning
Wind: NW 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Sunday Afternoon
Wind: NW 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots becoming NW 5-10 knots at night
Seas: 1 foot or less
Sandy Hook (Bay) Tides
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Sandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat Inlet
Water Temperature: 44F
Saturday Morning
Winds: NW 11 to 15 knots
Seas: S 1 feet at 5 sec.
Saturday Afternoon
Winds: NW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: N 2 feet at 3 sec.
Sunday Morning
Winds: NW 13 to 17 knots
Seas: NNE 2 feet at 3 sec.
Sunday Afternoon
Winds: NW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: NNE 2 feet at 4 sec.
Manasquan Inlet Tides
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Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)
Water Temperature: 36F
Saturday Morning
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: NW 16 to 22 knots
Seas: NW 2 feet at 3 sec.
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: NW 17 to 23 knots
Seas: NW 3 feet at 4 sec.
Sunday Morning
Winds: NNW 13 to 17 knots
Seas: N 2 feet at 3 sec.
Sunday Afternoon
Winds: NW 11 to 15 knots
Seas: NE 2 feet at 5 sec.
Cape May (Ocean) Tides
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Delaware Bay
Water Temperature: 36F
Saturday Morning
Wind: NW 15-20 knots with gusts to 30 knots
Seas: 2-4 feet
Saturday Afternoon
Wind: NW 15-20 knots with gusts to 30 knots
Seas: 2-4 feet becoming 2-3 feet
Sunday Morning
Wind: NW 15-20 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Sunday Afternoon
Wind: NW 10-15 knots becoming W 5-10 knots at night
Seas: 1-2 feet becoming 1 foot or less at night
Delaware Bay (Ship John Shoal) Tides
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Offshore Waters
Midshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)
Water Temperature: 45F
Saturday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: NW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: NW 3 feet at 4 sec.
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: NW 16 to 21 knots
Seas: NW 4 feet at 4 sec.
Sunday Morning
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: NW 18 to 25 knots
Seas: NNW 4 feet at 5 sec.
Sunday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: NW 16 to 21 knots
Seas: NNW 4 feet at 5 sec.
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NWS OPC Sea Surface Temperatures 3 Day Loop (http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/Loops/NCOM/sst/Ncom_sst_UseastNorth_03_Day_flash.shtml)
NWS OPC Gulf Stream Currents 3 Day Loop (http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/Loops/NCOM/currents/Ncom_Curr_UseastNorth_03_Day_flash.shtml)
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*****These forecasts are a general extended outlook for weather and water conditions over a large area, covering all of NJ and adjacent coastal waters to 50nm. Weather and water conditions can and do change frequently and can also be different for specific locations. Water conditions ratings are general guidelines only. Make sure to check the specific seas and winds for the area you will be traveling. Every boat and captain has different operating values. You should always check the most updated weather and water condition forecasts at NWS/NOAA and/or Buoy Weather or your trusted weather source before venturing out!
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