National Weather Service Forecast Office - Philadelphia/Mount Holly

SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ

544 AM EDT FRI JUL 3 2009

Please take note of the issued date

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

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DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
544 AM EDT FRI JUL 3 2009

THE RIP CURRENT RISK FOR TODAY IS...LOW.

WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE TODAY WILL BE AROUND 2 FEET.

SURF TEMPERATURES ARE IN THE UPPER 60S TO LOWER 70S.

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.

DO NOT SWIM ON UNGUARDED BEACHES, AT NIGHT OR ALONE.

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MPD

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.

Surf Zone Forecast - Rip Current Risk