NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for Saturday, Aug. 9 Dan Zarrow Published: August 9, 2025 Wildwood boardwalk (Chris Coleman, Townsquare Media)
Advisories
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
At the Shore
Current conditions and forecast as of Sat morning Rip Current Risk High Waves 2 - 3 feet Winds From the Northeast
6 - 9 mph ( Gust 13 mph)
5 - 8 knots ( Gust 11 knots) Ocean Temperature 74° - 77°
( Normal 72° - 74°) Air Temperature 73° - 82° Sunrise/Sunset 6:01am - 8:02pm UV Index 8 (Very High