Issued: Monday, June 22, 2026
The marine environment along the New Jersey shoreline features pleasant conditions today before an approaching system brings increasing winds tomorrow. Ocean air temperatures are holding steady in an afternoon range of 77 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, while the sea surface temperature remains warm and comfortable at a peak of 70 degrees. Winds are currently blowing light out of the west at 5 to 8 knots, though they are forecast to shift around to the southwest late this afternoon.
Surf across regional beach breaks is tracking on the smaller side today with average wave sizes measuring a clean 1 to 2 feet, which is maintaining a low risk of dangerous rip currents. Offshore observations from the nearby Barnegat buoy indicate a primary south swell running at a stable size of 2 feet with a consistent period of 8 seconds. This clean background energy is producing small, gentle lines well suited for swimmers and longboarders.
Tidal cycles along the northern reach near Sandy Hook indicate a morning low tide occurring at 7:55 AM, followed by an afternoon high tide peaking at 2:12 PM. The water level will drop back down to a secondary low tide later this evening at 8:22 PM. Mariners and coastal visitors should monitor these shifting depths when planning water tracking and navigation.