NJ Fishing & Boating Weather Outlook: Week Edition October 1-5, 2012

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More unsettled weather patterns for this week, bringing nicer conditions as well as rain.  Through Wednesday Night, there will be a chance of rain to some degree and at some time during these days and even a thunderstorm.  The heaviest and widespread rains will be Tuesday Night, with the potential for locally heavy rains.  Rainfall totals will be over a half inch, with upwards of 1-2 inches certainly possible.  Thursday and Friday should return clearer skies and some sun.  High temperatures will be in the upper 60’s and 70’s.  With the warm front from the Gulf moving through, may even see low 80’s and a return of moist, humid air.  Low temperatures will be in the 50’s and 60’s.  Water conditions are rated good for the week in all locations except Offshore on Monday Morning, rated cautious.  Winds could gust to 20 knots Monday Morning and Tuesday into Wednesday could see gusts to 25 knots, diminishing to 20 knots.  This is dependent on the timing and track of the warm front on Tuesday, so forecasts are not calling for any Small Craft Advisories or high seas at this time, but that could change.  Surf conditions should remain around 1-2 feet for the entire week.  Water temperatures have

High pressure will build into the area on Monday and move offshore by Monday Night.  A warm front with low pressure from the Gulf Region will move into and through the area on Tuesday.  A cold front will follow the warm front into the area on Wednesday.  High Pressure will then again build in for the remainder of the week.  

Monday

Sky:  Mostly sunny becoming cloudy   
Precipitation:  0% to slight(day) & 40%(night) chance showers
High:  Mid 70’s
Low:  Low 50’s
Sunrise: 6:53am
Sunset: 6:39pm

Fishing Forecast
Accuweather-9/10
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Tuesday
Sky:  Cloudy
Precipitation:  50%(day) & 60%(night) chance of rain/thunderstorms
Temperatures
High:  Mid 70’s
Low:  Low 60’s
Sunrise: 6:54am
Sunset: 6:38pm

Fishing Forecast
Accuweather-9/10
Weather2Hunt.com-43/50

Wednesday
Sky:  Mostly cloudy
Precipitation:  40%(day) & 30%(night) chance of showers/thunderstorms
Temperatures
High:  Upper 70’s
Low:  Low 60’s
Sunrise: 6:55am
Sunset: 6:36pm

Fishing Forecast
Accuweather-6/10
Weather2Hunt.com-43/50

Thursday
Sky:  Mostly sunny becoming partly cloudy
Precipitation:  0% to slight chance
Temperatures
High:  Mid to upper 70’s
Low:  Low 60’s
Sunrise: 6:56am
Sunset: 6:35pm

Fishing Forecast
Accuweather-8/10
Weather2Hunt.com-43/50

Friday
Sky:  Mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy
Precipitation:  0% to slight chance
Temperatures
High:  Mid 70’s
Low:  Mid 50’s
Sunrise: 6:57am
Sunset: 6:33pm

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Monday Surface Analysis



Tuesday Surface Analysis



Wednesday Surface Analysis



Thursday Surface Analysis


Friday Surface Analysis



Total Accumulation of Rain from Sunday – Friday




Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) Forecasts

Raritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy Hook
Water Temperature:  52F
Monday Morning
Wind:  W 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Monday  Afternoon
Wind:  W 5-10 knots becoming SW at night
Seas:  1 foot or less
Tuesday Morning
Wind:  SE 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Tuesday Afternoon
Wind:  SE 5-10 knots becoming S
Seas:  1 foot or less
Wednesday Morning
Wind:  SW 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Wed Afternoon
Wind:  SW 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Thursday Morning
Wind:  NW 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Thursday Afternoon
Wind:  NW 5-10 knots
Seas:  1 foot or less
Friday Morning
Wind:  
Seas:  
Friday Afternoon
Wind:
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Sandy Hook Tides (Bay)
                              


Sandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat Inlet
Water Temperature:  70F
Monday Morning
Winds: W 8 to 11 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 9 sec.
Monday Afternoon
Winds: WSW 10 to 13 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 8 sec.
Tuesday Morning
Winds: S 3 to 4 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 8 sec.
Tuesday Afternoon
Winds: SE 9 to 12 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 13 sec.
Wednesday Morning
Winds: SE 5 to 7 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 12 sec.
Wednesday Afternoon
Winds: S 6 to 8 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 12 sec.
Thursday Morning
Winds: W 9 to 12 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 sec.
Thursday Afternoon
Winds: W 10 to 13 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 9 sec.
Friday Morning
Winds: WNW 6 to 8 knots
Seas: E 1 feet at 10 sec.
Friday Afternoon
Winds: SW 5 to 7 knots
Seas: E 1 feet at 10 sec.

Manasquan Inlet Tides



Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)
Water Temperature:  69F
Monday Morning
Winds: WNW 7 to 9 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 8 sec.
Monday Afternoon
Winds: WSW 4 to 5 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 7 sec.
Tuesday Morning
Winds: ESE 10 to 14 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 8 sec.
Tuesday Afternoon
Winds: SSE 12 to 17 knots
Seas: ESE 3 feet at 13 sec.
Wednesday Morning
Winds: SW 8 to 10 knots
Seas: ESE 3 feet at 13 sec.
Wednesday Afternoon
Winds: SSW 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SE 3 feet at 6 sec.
Thursday Morning
Winds: WNW 13 to 17 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 12 sec.
Thursday Afternoon
Winds: WNW 9 to 12 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 12 sec.
Friday Morning
Winds: W 4 to 6 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 11 sec.
Friday Afternoon
Winds: SSW 5 to 7 knots
Seas: E 1 feet at 10 sec.

Cape May (Ocean) Tides



Delaware Bay
Water Temperature:  70F
Monday Morning
Wind:  W 5-10 knots
Seas:  1-2 feet
Monday Afternoon
Wind:  W 5-10 knots becoming S at night and SE after midnight
Seas:  1-2 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Tuesday Morning
Wind:  SE 5-10 knots
Seas:  2-3 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Tuesday Afternoon
Wind:  SE 10-15 knots becoming S at night
Seas:  2-3 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Wednesday Morning
Wind:  S 10 knots
Seas:  2-3 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Wed Afternoon
Wind:  SS 10 knots becoming W after midnight
Seas:  2-3 feet, visibility 1-3 nm
Thursday Morning
Wind: W 10 knots
Seas:  2-3 feet
Thursday Afternoon
Wind:  W 10 knots
Seas:  2-3 feet
Friday Morning
Wind:  
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Friday Afternoon
Wind:  
Seas:

Delaware River (Ship John Shoal) Tides



Offshore Waters

Midshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)
Monday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: W 14 to 19 knots
Seas: ESE 4 feet at 8 sec.
Monday Afternoon
Winds: WSW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: ESE 3 feet at 9 sec.
Tuesday Morning
Winds: S 4 to 6 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 13 sec.
Tuesday Afternoon
Winds: SE 11 to 15 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 13 sec.
Wednesday Morning
Winds: SSE 5 to 7 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 12 sec.
Wednesday Afternoon
Winds: SSW 7 to 10 knots
Seas: E 4 feet at 12 sec.
Thursday Morning
Winds: WSW 10 to 14 knots
Seas: S 4 feet at 7 sec.
Thursday Afternoon
Winds: W 11 to 15 knots
Seas: S 4 feet at 7 sec.
Friday Morning
Winds: WNW 10 to 13 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 11 sec.
Friday Afternoon
Winds: WSW 7 to 9 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 10 sec.



NWS OPC Sea Surface Temperature 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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