An unsettled Spring Week with Summer-like temperatures. This week will bring rain and thunderstorm chances all week. The greatest widespread rain looks to come starting late on Sunday Night into Monday and Monday Night and then again on Friday and Friday Night. Overall, precipitation accumulation is only around 1-2 inches. The remainder of the week will see scattered to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms could be strong to severe. This will all depend on how much daytime heating leading to instability occurs, as more clouds than sun is forecast, however it won’t be all clouds all the time. Despite seeming extremely wet since this Fall/Winter, many areas of NJ had less than average rainfall amounts for the month of May. NJ is still good in terms of drought, however. High temperatures this week will be in the 70’s and 80’s. Monday will be the coolest with 70’s the highest. Overnight lows will not get out of the 60’s this week, with coastal areas in the upper 60’s most of the week. Humidity will be moderate to high and muggy at times, especially in the overnight hours as lows and dew points near each other with humidities over 90%. Water conditions will start off border-line on Monday with Southern and Offshore waters Cautious, but below SCA criteria. Winds could gust to 20 knots and seas could build 3-4 feet. Inshore waters will improve on Tuesday and through the remainder of the week, while Offshore could see some gustier winds and higher seas on Tuesday linger, before cleaning up for midweek. Surf and beach conditions look good all week, with some gustier winds on Monday and some rougher surf. Wave heights will be in the 1-3 foot range with Low Rip Current Risk at this point. Be alert to thunderstorms which can bring much higher winds and seas than forecast this week. Also, patchy fog is possible along the coast and on the water. Water temperatures have taken a somewhat rapid increase this week. Rivers and bays are in the upper 60’s to mid to upper 70’s in shallower waters. Surf temperatures are in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. Offshore waters have broken the 60’s with low to mid 60’s midshore to offshore. A southern flow may make a brief appearance through midweek, bringing some colder upwelling of waters and potentially dropping temperatures some on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It all depends on how southerly the flow setups or not and by late Wednesday easterlies/east-southeasterly winds look to take control bringing the warmer waters or at least mixing it through late Friday. With water temperatures being so unsettled and vulnerable to change this early in the season, the hard-fast rules of winds and swell don’t always apply. UV Index will range Moderate to Very High at 3-9/15.
A low pressure system in the Ohio Valley will weaken as it moves east Sunday Night and dissipates over DELMARVA late on Monday. A high pressure system will build into New England and Canada during the middle of the week. A warm front associated with a low pressure system over the Mississippi Valley will then pass north of the area late Thursday. This low pressure system will move through the Great Lakes into Canada and bring a cold front into the region on Friday Night. The cold front will move offshore on Saturday followed by high pressure.
The tropics are quiet!
The weekend looks like a continuation of this week, possibly without the threat of showers or thunderstorms. Highs will continue in the 70’s and 80’s with 60’s overnight and humid air. Water, surf and beach conditions look OK to good. Sunday could see some gustier winds and higher seas.
Have a great week and thanks for reading!
Monday Sky: Mostly cloudy to cloudy
Precipitation: 40%-60% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms all day
Temperatures
High: Mid to upper 70’s
Low: Low to mid 60’s
UV Index: 3-6/15 (Moderate-High)
Sunrise: 5:28am
Sunset: 8:23pm
Tuesday Sky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 20%-40% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms all day
Temperatures
High: Upper 70’s to mid 80’s
Low: Mid to upper 60’s
UV Index: 4-9/15 (Moderate-Very High)
Sunrise: 5:27am
Sunset: 8:24pm
Wednesday Sky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 20%-30% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms all day
Temperatures
High: Mid 70’s to low 80’s
Low: Low to upper 60’s
UV Index: 4-9/15 (Moderate-Very High)
Sunrise: 5:27am
Sunset: 8:24pm
ThursdaySky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 40% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms all day
Temperatures
High: Low 80’s inland, mid to upper 70’s along the coast
Low: Mid to upper 60’s
UV Index: 3-7/15 (Moderate-High)
Sunrise: 5:27am
Sunset: 8:25pm
FridaySky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 30%-50% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms all day
Temperatures
High: Low to mid 80’s inland, mid to upper 70’s along the coast
Low: Low to upper 60’s
UV Index: 4-9/15 (Moderate-Very High)
Sunrise: 5:27am
Sunset: 8:25pm
Full Moon: 12:13am
Monday Surface Analysis
Tuesday Surface Analysis
Wednesday Surface Analysis
Thursday Surface Analysis
Friday Surface
Total Precipitation Monday - Friday
Total Precipitation Sunday - Sunday
Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) ForecastsRaritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy HookWater Temperature: 65°F
Monday
CAUTIOUS
Wind: SE 5-10 knots with gusts to 20 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feetMonday NightWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
TuesdayWind: S 5-10 knots with gusts to 20 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
Tuesday NightWind: SE 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
WednesdayWind: E 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
Wednesday NightWind: SE 5 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
ThursdayWind: SE 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
Thursday NightWind: SE 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
FridayWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
Friday NightWind: S 5-10 knots becoming SW after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf (Ocean): 1-3 feet
Sandy Hook Tides (Bay) Sandy Hook Tides 
Sandy Hook to Fire Island Inlet, NYWater Temperature: 65°F
Monday MorningWinds: SSW 9 to 13 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Monday AfternoonWinds: S 10 to 13 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Tuesday MorningWinds: SW 5 to 6 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Tuesday AfternoonWinds: S 8 to 10 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday MorningWinds: ENE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday AfternoonWinds: ENE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday MorningWinds: E 10 to 14 knots
Seas: SE 2 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday AfternoonWinds: ESE 11 to 14 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday MorningWinds: ESE 6 to 8 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday AfternoonWinds: ESE 5 to 7 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Coney Island, NY Tides Coney Island Tides
Sandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat InletWater Temperature: 65°F
Monday MorningWinds: SSW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: S 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Monday AfternoonWinds: SSW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Tuesday MorningWinds: SW 6 to 8 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Tuesday AfternoonWinds: S 7 to 10 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday MorningWinds: ENE 9 to 12 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday AfternoonWinds: ENE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday MorningWinds: E 9 to 13 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday AfternoonWinds: ESE 10 to 13 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday MorningWinds: ESE 6 to 8 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday AfternoonWinds: ESE 6 to 8 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 7 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Manasquan Inlet Tides Manasquan Inlet Tides
Barnegat Bay (Island Beach State Park)Water Temperature: 75°F
MondayWind: S 11 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Monday NightWind: S 9-11 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
TuesdayWind: SSE 8 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Tuesday NightWind: S 5-8 knots becoming ESE after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
WednesdayWind: W 7-11 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Wednesday NightWind: ESE 6-9 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
ThursdayWind: ESE 8-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Thursday NightWind: SE 9 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
FridayWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Friday NightWind: S 5-10 knots becoming SW after midnight
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Barnegat Bay (Island Beach State Park) TidesBarnegat Bay Tides
Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)Water Temperature: 68°F
Monday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: SSW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Monday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
Winds: S 14 to 19 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 5 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feetTuesday MorningWinds: SSW 11 to 15 knots
Seas: SSE 4 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Tuesday AfternoonWinds: SSW 7 to 9 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday MorningWinds: NE 2 to 3 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Wednesday AfternoonWinds: E 7 to 9 knots
Seas: SSE 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday MorningWinds: E 10 to 14 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 4 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Thursday AfternoonWinds: ESE 11 to 15 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 4 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday MorningWinds: SSE 9 to 12 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Friday AfternoonWinds: SSE 8 to 11 knots
Seas: E 2 feet at 6 seconds
Surf: 1-3 feet
Cape May (Ocean) Tides Cape May Tides
Delaware BayWater Temperature: 72°F
MondayWind: S 10-15 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf: 1-2 feet
Monday NightWind: S 10 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
TuesdayWind: S 10 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
Tuesday NightWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Surf: 1 foot
WednesdayWind: E 5-10 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
Wednesday NightWind: SE 5-10 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Surf: 1 foot
ThursdayWind: SE 10-15 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
Thursday NightWind: SE 10-15 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
FridayWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
Friday NightWind: S 5-10 knots becoming SW after midnight
Seas: 2-3 feet
Surf: 1-2 feet
Delaware River (Ship John Shoal) TidesDelaware River Tides
Offshore WatersMidshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)Water Temperature: 63°F
Monday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: SSW 14 to 19 knots
Seas: SSW 3 feet at 4 secondsMonday AfternoonWinds: SSW 13 to 18 knots
Seas: SSW 4 feet at 5 seconds
Tuesday Morning
CAUTIOUS
Winds: SSW 14 to 18 knots
Seas: S 5 feet at 6 secondsTuesday AfternoonWinds: SSW 14 to 18 knots
Seas: S 4 feet at 6 seconds
Wednesday MorningWinds: NE 9 to 12 knots
Seas: SSE 3 feet at 6 seconds
Wednesday AfternoonWinds: NE 10 to 14 knots
Seas: S 3 feet at 6 seconds
Thursday MorningWinds: ENE 11 to 15 knots
Seas: ESE 3 feet at 5 seconds
Thursday AfternoonWinds: E 11 to 14 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 5 seconds
Friday MorningWinds: ESE 6 to 8 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 7 seconds
Friday AfternoonWinds: SSE 4 to 5 knots
Seas: E 3 feet at 7 seconds
Sea Surface TemperaturesSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
NWS OPC Sea Surface Temperature 3 Day LoopNWS OPC Gulf Stream Currents 3 Day LoopOcean CurrentsSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
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