Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 22 at 9:53PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EDT Friday.
* 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 expected.
Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot
rule out major tidal flooding, especially within the back bays.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
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.
Area Description:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov