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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:44 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2
AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible. 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts
cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could
continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

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.

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.9        0.7        1.4       None
23/06 PM     6.9        1.7        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     6.4        1.2        1.6       None
24/07 PM     7.2        2.0        1.9      Minor
25/08 AM     7.2        2.0        2.1      Minor
25/07 PM     7.5        2.3        2.2      Minor

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.0        0.6        1.3       None
23/06 PM     6.0        1.6        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     5.8        1.4        1.8      Minor
24/07 PM     6.2        1.8        1.8      Minor
25/07 AM     6.3        1.9        2.0      Minor
25/07 PM     6.4        2.0        2.0      Minor

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2
AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible. 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts
cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could
continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

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.

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.9        0.7        1.4       None
23/06 PM     6.9        1.7        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     6.4        1.2        1.6       None
24/07 PM     7.2        2.0        1.9      Minor
25/08 AM     7.2        2.0        2.1      Minor
25/07 PM     7.5        2.3        2.2      Minor

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.0        0.6        1.3       None
23/06 PM     6.0        1.6        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     5.8        1.4        1.8      Minor
24/07 PM     6.2        1.8        1.8      Minor
25/07 AM     6.3        1.9        2.0      Minor
25/07 PM     6.4        2.0        2.0      Minor

&&

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2
AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible. 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts
cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could
continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

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.

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.9        0.7        1.4       None
23/06 PM     6.9        1.7        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     6.4        1.2        1.6       None
24/07 PM     7.2        2.0        1.9      Minor
25/08 AM     7.2        2.0        2.1      Minor
25/07 PM     7.5        2.3        2.2      Minor

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     5.0        0.6        1.3       None
23/06 PM     6.0        1.6        1.8      Minor
24/07 AM     5.8        1.4        1.8      Minor
24/07 PM     6.2        1.8        1.8      Minor
25/07 AM     6.3        1.9        2.0      Minor
25/07 PM     6.4        2.0        2.0      Minor

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:33 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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