NJ Fishing & Boating Weather Outlook: Weekend Edition Apr 20-21, 2013

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The weekend will start off with chances of rain showers early on Saturday.  Any leftover rain will move out by the afternoon with chances of rain decreasing through the day.  High temperatures will reach low to mid 60's.  By Saturday Night, clouds will have cleared out completely leaving mostly clear skies.  Overnight lows will drop into the low 30's, hovering right around the freezing mark.  Some areas inland and north may even see a freeze/frost watch or warning posted.  Sunday will be sunny and dry with highs only into the mid 50's and lows into the mid 30's.  Again, possible frost/freeze watches and warnings for that night.  Water conditions will vary by location and time all weekend.  Possible Small Craft Advisories will continue through Saturday and then again on Sunday.  Even if SCA's are dropped, winds could still gust in excess of 20 knots causing increasing seas.  Water temperatures have increased by a few degrees bringing bay and river temperatures to the mid 50's and ocean waters in the upper 40's to lower 50's.  Surf conditions will be normal with 1-2 foot wave heights with some gustier winds over 20 knots possible.

A look ahead to next week will bring chances of rain through Wednesday or Thursday and temperatures will remain in the upper 50's to 60's.  Overnight lows will increase to mid 40's or higher, so no threats of frost or freezing right now.  Small Craft Advisories are likely on Monday and Tuesday with 20+ knot winds and seas to 6 feet.

A strong cold front will push through the area later Friday Night into Saturday early morning.  High pressure will then build across the northeast on Sunday, moving out by Monday.

Saturday
Sky:  Cloudy becoming mostly clear
Precipitation:  30% chance of rain in the morning/afternoon, 0% to slight chance at night
Temperatures
High:  Low 60's
Low:   Low 30's
Sunrise: 6:12am
Sunset: 7:39pm

Fishing Forecast
Accuweather- Good
Weather2Hunt.com- 37/50

Sunday
Sky:  Sunny becoming partly cloudy
Precipitation:  0% to slight chance
Temperatures
High:   Mid 50's
Low:   Mid 30's
Sunrise: 6:10am
Sunset: 7:40pm
Fishing Forecast
Accuweather- Very Good
Weather2Hunt.com- 43/50

Friday Night Surface Analysis



Saturday Surface Analysis



Sunday Surface Analysis



Friday - Monday Precipitation Total



Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) Forecasts
Raritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy Hook
Water Temperature: 54°F
Saturday
Wind:   W 15-20 knots diminishing to 10-15 knots in the afternoon
Seas:   2 feet
Saturday Night
Wind:  NW 10-15 knots
Seas:  1-2 feet in the evening diminishing to 1 foot or less
Sunday
Wind:  N 10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Sunday Night
Wind:  NE 10 knots
Seas:   1 foot or less

Sandy Hook (Bay) Tides




Sandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat Inlet
Water Temperature:  48°F
Saturday Morning
Winds: W 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SE 4 feet at 9 seconds
Saturday Afternoon
Winds: W 13 to 17 knots
Seas: SE 4 feet at 9 seconds
Sunday Morning
Winds: N 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SE 3 feet at 8 seconds
Sunday Afternoon
Winds: ENE 5 to 7 knots
Seas: SE 2 feet at 8 seconds


Manasquan Inlet Tides


 

Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)
Water Temperature:  50°F
Saturday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: WNW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: SE 5 feet at 8 seconds
Saturday Afternoon
Winds: W 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SE 4 feet at 8 seconds
Sunday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: NNE 14 to 19 knots
Seas: SE 4 feet at 8 seconds
Sunday Afternoon
Winds: NE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SE 3 feet at 8 seconds

Cape May (Ocean) Tides




Delaware Bay
Water Temperature:  55°F
Saturday
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Wind:  W 10-15 knots with gusts to 25 knots
Seas:  2-4 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Saturday Night
Wind:  NW 10-15 knots becoming N after midnight
Seas:  2-3 feet  
Sunday
Wind:  NE 15-20 knots becoming E 10-15 knots in the afternoon
Seas:  2-3 feet
Sunday Night
Wind:  E 10-15 knots
Seas:  2-3 feet

Delaware Bay (Ship John Shoal) Tides




Offshore Waters

Midshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)
Water Temperature:  45°F
Saturday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: W 15 to 20 knots
Seas: S 9 feet at 9 seconds
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
Winds: WSW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: S 7 feet at 9 seconds
Sunday Morning
Winds: N 13 to 18 knots
Seas: SSE 5 feet at 8 seconds
Sunday Afternoon
Winds: NNE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SSE 4 feet at 8 seconds

Sea Surface Temperatures


   
NWS OPC Sea Surface Temperatures 3 Day Loop

NWS OPC Gulf Stream Currents 3 Day Loop

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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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[Pfishingruven]

With temperatures around the freezing mark tonight there is a chance for frost across most of the state.  NWS PHI has issued a Frost Advisory for several counties, however it does not mean that those counties not listed will not see frost.  There are different parameters by county and area for issuing certain advisories, so these other counties do not meet the advisory level, however they will still experience the same conditions (one more way to confuse people from the NWS).