While this Memorial Day Weekend will not be perfect, it won’t be a wash either. Late Spring/Early Summer weather patterns are becoming evident the last week or so. Friday into Friday Night will continue with scattered chances of showers and even a thunderstorm possible. By Saturday many areas will see clouds beginning to break and a mix of sun entering. Saturday will have isolated to scattered chances of showers and thunderstorms all day into Saturday Night. These chances will be low, statewide, but I would expect to see some rain and thunderstorms pop-up throughout the day. Some of these storms could be stronger and of course, over water will bring much higher winds and seas than in the marine forecasts. The bulk of the threat of rain and storms will move out by Sunday. All areas could see isolated or scattered showers and thunderstorms early Sunday, but these chances are even lower than for Saturday. The remainder of Sunday and Monday look to be dry with a mix of sun and clouds, with more sun than clouds. Temperatures will be in the 70’s to 80’s inland with 60’s to 70’s along the coast and on the water. Overnight lows will only be in the 50’s and 60’s making humidity moderate and noticeable. Water conditions could be Cautious early on Saturday with borderline SCA winds around 15 knots and gusts possible to 20 knots. Winds should settle by afternoon to late day on Saturday and remain good for the rest of the weekend. Offshore waters could see Cautious conditions return on Monday again, with borderline SCA winds. Overall, water conditions don’t look bad and even offshore will have borderline conditions with 4 foot seas at peak. However remember to keep an eye on any storms on Friday Night through Sunday Morning. Surf and beach conditions will be good with some gusty winds possible early on Saturday. Water temperatures are warming into the upper 50’s and into the 60’s for rivers and bays, with surf in the upper 50’s, inshore ocean waters in the mid to upper 50’s, even some 60’s and offshore waters in the mid 50’s. Warmer currents are slowly moving into offshore waters as seen this week on satellite. UV Index will be Moderate to High bordering on Very High this weekend.
A few upper level disturbances will pass over the area on Friday and Saturday. High pressure will then move in for Sunday and Monday. A cold front will then move in later on Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Next week will start with some rain and thunderstorm chances on Tuesday, clearing out for the rest of the week. The end of the week could bring some rain chances again. Temperatures will remain in the 70’s and 80’s with 50’s and 60’s overnight. Humidity will be moderate to high this week; very much Summer-like weather. Water, surf and beach conditions look good on Tuesday, Cautious to Hazardous on Wednesday, then improving into Thursday and Friday.
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend and let’s not forget the real reason for the holiday! Thanks for reading. Be safe!!
SaturdaySky: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 20%-40% chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, decreasing chances overnight
Temperatures
High: Low to mid 70’s inland, mid to upper 60’s along the coast
Low: Upper 40’s to mid 50’s
UV Index: 4-7/15 (Moderate-High)
Sunrise: 5:34am
Sunset: 8:12pm
SundaySky: Mostly sunny to sunny becoming partly cloudy to mostly clear
Precipitation: 0%-20% chance of isolated showers during the day (mostly across the north), 0%-slight chance at night
Temperatures
High: Upper 70’s inland, low to mid 70’s along the coast
Low: Low to mid 50’s inland, upper 50’s to low 60’s along the coast
UV Index: 7/15 (High)
Sunrise: 5:34am
Sunset: 8:13pm
Monday~Memorial Day Sky: Mostly sunny to sunny becoming partly cloudy
Precipitation: 0%-slight chance
Temperatures
High: Low 80’s inland, mid 70’s along the coast
Low: Upper 50’s to low 60’s
UV Index: 7/15 (High)
Sunrise: 5:33am
Sunset: 8:14pm
Friday Night Surface Analysis
Saturday Surface Analysis
Sunday Surface Analysis
Monday Surface Analysis
Friday – Monday Precipitation Total
5 Day Precipitation
Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) ForecastsRaritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy HookWater Temperature: 60°F
SaturdayWind: N 10 knots becoming E in the afternoon
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Saturday NightWind: S 5 knots becoming W after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
SundayWind: NW 5 knots becoming SW in the afternoon
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Sunday NightWind: SW 5 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
MondayWind: SW 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Monday NightWind: SW 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Sandy Hook (Bay) TidesSandy Hook Tides
Sandy Hook to Fire Island Inlet, NYWater Temperature: 60°F
Saturday Morning Winds: N 10 to 14 knots
Seas: ESE 1 feet at 7 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Saturday AfternoonWinds: ENE 3 to 3 knots
Seas: ESE 1 feet at 6 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Sunday MorningWinds: WNW 5 to 6 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 7 to 9 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 1-2 feet
Monday MorningWinds: W 10 to 13 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Monday AfternoonWinds: WSW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Coney Island, NY TidesConey Island TidesSandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat InletWater Temperature: 58°F
Saturday MorningWinds: NNW 11 to 14 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Saturday AfternoonWinds: ENE 4 to 6 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Sunday MorningWinds: WNW 5 to 7 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Sunday AfternoonWinds: WNW 6 to 7 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Monday MorningWinds: W 10 to 13 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Monday AfternoonWinds: WSW 11 to 14 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Manasquan Inlet TidesManasquan Inlet Tides
Barnegat Bay at Island Beach State ParkWater Temperature: 64°F
SaturdayWind: N 8-11 knots becoming NE in the afternoon
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Saturday NightWind: S 6 knots becoming W after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
SundayWind: WNW 6 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Sunday NightWind: SSW 6 knots becoming WSW after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
MondayWind: W 6-11 knots or less becoming SW in the afternoon
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Monday NightWind: SW 8-11 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Barnegat Bay (Island Beach State Park) Tides Barnegat Bay Tides
Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)Water Temperature: 59°F
Saturday AfternoonWinds: NNW 6 to 9 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-2 feet
Sunday MorningWinds: WNW 6 to 9 knots
Seas: ENE 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 4 to 5 knots
Seas: ENE 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Monday MorningWinds: W 11 to 14 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Monday AfternoonWinds: WSW 10 to 14 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Cape May (Ocean) TidesCape May Tides
Delaware BayWater Temperature: 65°F
Saturday
CAUTIOUS
Wind: N 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots becoming NE 5-10 late
Seas: 2-3 feet, then 1 foot or less
Surf: 1-3 feet, the 0-1 feetSaturday NightWind: SE 5 knots becoming SW after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
SundayWind: W 5 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Sunday NightWind: SW 5 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
MondayWind: W 5-10 knots becoming SW 10-15 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less building to 1-2 feet in the evening
Surf: 0-1 feet building to 1 foot
Monday NightWind: SW 10-15 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Surf: 1 foot
Delaware Bay (Ship John Shoal) TidesDelaware River Tides
Offshore WatersMidshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)Water Temperature: 54°F
Saturday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: N 15 to 20 knots
Seas: NNW 4 feet at 4 secondsSaturday AfternoonWinds: NNE 9 to 12 knots
Seas: ENE 4 feet at 6 seconds
Sunday MorningWinds: WSW 6 to 9 knots
Seas: ENE 3 feet at 7 seconds
Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 7 to 9 knots
Seas: ENE 3 feet at 7 seconds
Monday MorningWinds: W 13 to 18 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 7 seconds
Monday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
Winds: WSW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 7 secondsSea Surface TemperaturesSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
NWS OPC Sea Surface Temperatures 3 Day LoopNWS OPC Gulf Stream Currents 3 Day LoopOcean CurrentsSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
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