NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for Monday, Aug. 25 Dan Zarrow Published: August 25, 2025 Trash can in the surf as Hurricane Erin chruns up the ocean in Seaside Park (Kevin Williams, Townsquare Media)
Advisories
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect until 10 p.m. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous co