A beach day at the Jersey Shore: By the numbers

Asbury Park Press
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Every day is a good day at the beach, but is today a good beach day?

Is it one you'll want to spend floating in the ocean? Is it too cold to dive into the big drink, but perfect to work on your tan? Or is today better spent walking the boardwalk, or doing indoor events like hitting the clubs or relaxing inside with a good book?

So before you hit the beach, here's what you need to know:

Long Branch NJ weather

(Thursday, June 29, 2023)

  • Temps: High 79, low 64; Sunny; afternoon clouds.

  • Humidity: 59%

  • Winds: Up to 10 mph

  • Chance of rain: 5%

Toms River weather

(Thursday, June 29, 2023)

  • Temps: High 84, low 63; Sunny; afternoon clouds.

  • Humidity: 54%

  • Winds: Up to 15 mph

  • Chance of rain: 5%

Weather Warning: New Jersey

Heat index: New Jersey region

NJ marine forecast

  • Sandy Hook: High tide — 4:29 a.m. and 5:10 p.m.; Low tide — 10:55 a.m. and 11:53 p.m.

  • Island Beach: High tide — 7:33 a.m. and 8:14 p.m.; Low tide — 2:28 a.m. and 2:23 p.m.

  • Tides: Find more tide information at Marine Weather.

  • Winds & swells: Find complete information at the National Bouy Data Center.

JERSEY SHORE BEACH GUIDE: Everything you need to know for a perfect summer day

What time is sunrise?

  • Sunrise: 5:30 a.m.

  • Sunset: 8:31 p.m.

  • Blue Hour: 30 minutes before sunrise; 30 minutes after sunset

Jersey Shore things to do

Tips for staying safe at the beach

  • Apply sunscreen liberally and reapply every two hours, or more often if you are swimming or sweating.

  • Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your face and eyes from the sun.

  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

  • Take breaks from the sun to avoid heat exhaustion.

  • Never leave a child unattended.

  • Be aware of the tides and currents.

  • Obey all beach rules and regulations.

Throughout the summer, the Asbury Park Surf Club meets on North Beach late in the afternoon to instruct local youth about surfing. The group aims to teach water safety and basic surfing skills with hope the sport will stay with the kids for their entire lives leading to a clean, healthy, and physically active lifestyle.
Throughout the summer, the Asbury Park Surf Club meets on North Beach late in the afternoon to instruct local youth about surfing. The group aims to teach water safety and basic surfing skills with hope the sport will stay with the kids for their entire lives leading to a clean, healthy, and physically active lifestyle.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ weather: Toms River; Long Branch; Tides; Sunrise