Surf Zone Forecast - Rip Current Risk

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SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
424 AM EDT SUN MAY 19 2013

.FOR THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE...

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EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
COASTAL OCEAN-
424 AM EDT SUN MAY 19 2013

.TODAY...
SKY WEATHER......... CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.
MAX TEMPERATURE..... IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS......... SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF................ 3 TO 5 FEET.
SWELL............... SOUTHEAST 4 TO 5 FEET.
DOMINANT PERIOD..... 6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE... IN THE UPPER 50S TO MID 60S.
UVI INDEX........... 3 - MODERATE.
RIP CURRENT RISK.... MODERATE. A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
MEANS WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT STRONGER
OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS. ALWAYS HAVE A
FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER. SWIM ONLY
IN LIFE GUARDED AREAS.
LIGHTNING THREAT.... NONE.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC CITY...

LOW TIDE AT 9:01 AM...
HIGH TIDE AT 3:26 PM...
LOW TIDE AT 9:29 PM...

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DELAWARE BEACHES-
424 AM EDT SUN MAY 19 2013

.TODAY...
SKY WEATHER......... CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.
MAX TEMPERATURE..... IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS......... SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
SURF................ AROUND 4 FEET.
SWELL............... SOUTHEAST 6 FEET.
DOMINANT PERIOD..... 6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE... IN THE UPPER 50S TO MID 60S.
UVI INDEX........... 3 - MODERATE.
RIP CURRENT RISK.... LOW. HOWEVER...STRONG CURRENTS CAN OCCUR NEAR
PIERS AND JETTIES. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE
ELSEWHERE...ESPECIALLY DURING THE LOWER
PORTION OF THE TIDE CYCLE. SWIM IN AREAS WHERE
LIFE GUARDS ARE PRESENT AND TALK WITH THEM
ABOUT ANY HAZARDS IN THE SURF ZONE.
LIGHTNING THREAT.... NONE.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT REHOBOTH BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 9:16 AM...
HIGH TIDE AT 3:39 PM...
LOW TIDE AT 9:44 PM...

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Low Risk
A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, Rip Currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures.
Moderate Risk
A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never swim alone or at night.
High Risk
A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf.
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