Active Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:27 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Significant beach erosion is likely through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/04 PM 5.7 1.1 1.5 None 22/05 AM 5.3 0.7 1.8 None 22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 1.9 Minor 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.5 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/05 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor 22/05 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 None 22/05 PM 3.8 1.3 1.2 Minor 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 1.9 Minor &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:27 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Significant beach erosion is likely through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/04 PM 5.7 1.1 1.5 None 22/05 AM 5.3 0.7 1.8 None 22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 1.9 Minor 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.5 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/05 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor 22/05 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 None 22/05 PM 3.8 1.3 1.2 Minor 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 1.9 Minor &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:27 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Significant beach erosion is likely through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/04 PM 5.7 1.1 1.5 None 22/05 AM 5.3 0.7 1.8 None 22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 1.9 Minor 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.5 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/05 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor 22/05 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 None 22/05 PM 3.8 1.3 1.2 Minor 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 1.9 Minor &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:27 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Significant beach erosion is likely through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/04 PM 5.7 1.1 1.5 None 22/05 AM 5.3 0.7 1.8 None 22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 1.9 Minor 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.5 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/05 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor 22/05 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 None 22/05 PM 3.8 1.3 1.2 Minor 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 1.9 Minor &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:39 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:39 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
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