NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thursday, Aug. 21 Dan Zarrow Published: August 21, 2025 Ocean City (Chris Coleman, Townsquare Media)

Advisories

HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf

zone.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. Large breaking waves of 7 to

12 feet in the surf zone on Thursday and 6 to 9 feet on Friday.

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT until midnight for northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

At the Shore

Current conditions and forecast as of Thu morning Rip Current Risk High Waves 5 - 11 feet Winds From the Northeast

22 - 32 mph ( Gust 40 mph)

19 - 28

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