Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory,
from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Monmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov