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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
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ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 5 TO
8 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE ON WEDNESDAY AND 7 TO 12 FEET
ON THURSDAY. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, LIFE-THREATENING 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.
* 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 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
WILL BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION WILL 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...THE GREATEST IMPACTS FROM COASTAL FLOODING
ARE EXPECTED WITH THE THURSDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE. LOCALLY MAJOR
FLOODING IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS 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.
CAPE MAY HARBOR AT CAPE MAY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 NONE
20/07 PM 6.5 1.4 0.9 MINOR
21/07 AM 5.6 0.5 1.3 NONE
21/08 PM 8.1 3.0 2.5 MODERATE
22/08 AM 6.9 1.8 2.3 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.3 2.2 1.7 MODERATE
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DELAWARE BEACHES-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 5 TO
8 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE ON WEDNESDAY AND 7 TO 12 FEET
ON THURSDAY. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, LIFE-THREATENING
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...DELAWARE BEACHES.
* 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 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY.
* 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...THE GREATEST IMPACTS FROM COASTAL FLOODING
ARE EXPECTED WITH THE THURSDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE. LOCALLY MAJOR
FLOODING IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS 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.
DELAWARE BAY AT LEWES
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 NONE
20/07 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 MINOR
21/08 AM 5.6 1.0 1.7 NONE
21/08 PM 7.9 3.2 2.8 MODERATE
22/09 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 MINOR
22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 MODERATE
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INLAND SUSSEX-CAPE MAY-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...IN DELAWARE, INLAND SUSSEX. IN NEW JERSEY, CAPE MAY.
* WHEN...FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE GREATEST IMPACTS FROM COASTAL FLOODING
ARE EXPECTED WITH THE THURSDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE. LOCALLY MAJOR
FLOODING IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
DELAWARE BAY AT LEWES
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 NONE
20/07 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 MINOR
21/08 AM 5.6 1.0 1.7 NONE
21/08 PM 7.9 3.2 2.8 MODERATE
22/09 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 MINOR
22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 MODERATE
GREAT EGG HARBOR BAY AT OCEAN CITY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.3 FT, MODERATE 6.3 FT, MAJOR 7.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.1 0.1 0.9 NONE
20/07 PM 5.3 1.3 0.7 MINOR
21/08 AM 4.5 0.5 1.1 NONE
21/08 PM 6.7 2.7 2.1 MODERATE
22/08 AM 5.7 1.7 2.2 MINOR
22/08 PM 6.1 2.1 1.6 MINOR
CAPE MAY HARBOR AT CAPE MAY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 NONE
20/07 PM 6.5 1.4 0.9 MINOR
21/07 AM 5.6 0.5 1.3 NONE
21/08 PM 8.1 3.0 2.5 MODERATE
22/08 AM 6.9 1.8 2.3 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.3 2.2 1.7 MODERATE
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KENT-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...KENT.
* WHEN...FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE GREATEST IMPACTS FROM COASTAL FLOODING
ARE EXPECTED WITH THE THURSDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE. LOCALLY MAJOR
FLOODING IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
MURDERKILL RIVER AT BOWERS BEACH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.6 FT, MODERATE 7.6 FT, MAJOR 8.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/08 AM 5.8 0.1 1.2 NONE
20/08 PM 7.0 1.3 0.6 MINOR
21/09 AM 6.5 0.8 1.6 NONE
21/09 PM 8.2 2.5 1.8 MODERATE
22/09 AM 7.4 1.7 2.3 MINOR
22/10 PM 8.0 2.3 1.6 MODERATE
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EASTERN MONMOUTH-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 5 TO
8 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE ON WEDNESDAY AND 7 TO 12 FEET
ON THURSDAY. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, LIFE-THREATENING
RIP CURRENTS. 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...EASTERN MONMOUTH.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY. FOR
THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. FOR THE
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 5.7 0.5 1.1 NONE
20/06 PM 6.9 1.7 1.4 MINOR
21/07 AM 6.5 1.3 1.7 NONE
21/07 PM 8.0 2.8 2.4 MODERATE
22/08 AM 7.5 2.3 2.4 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.8 2.6 2.1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.5 0.1 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 5.1 0.7 0.5 NONE
21/07 AM 4.9 0.5 0.9 NONE
21/07 PM 6.7 2.3 2.0 MODERATE
22/08 AM 6.0 1.6 1.8 MINOR
22/08 PM 6.2 1.8 1.5 MINOR
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COASTAL OCEAN-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 5 TO
8 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE ON WEDNESDAY AND 7 TO 12 FEET
ON THURSDAY. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, LIFE-THREATENING RIP
CURRENTS. 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...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 WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 3.4 0.9 0.5 NONE
21/07 AM 3.2 0.7 0.9 NONE
21/07 PM 4.8 2.3 1.9 MODERATE
22/07 AM 4.2 1.7 1.9 MINOR
22/08 PM 4.4 1.9 1.5 MINOR
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COASTAL ATLANTIC-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 5 TO
8 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE ON WEDNESDAY AND 7 TO 12 FEET
ON THURSDAY. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, LIFE-THREATENING RIP
CURRENTS. 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...COASTAL ATLANTIC.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY. FOR
THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. FOR THE
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 6.2 1.6 1.1 MINOR
21/07 AM 5.4 0.8 1.5 NONE
21/07 PM 7.6 3.0 2.5 MODERATE
22/07 AM 6.7 2.1 2.6 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 MODERATE
NJZ012-210000-
/O.EXA.KPHI.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250823T0600Z/
MIDDLESEX-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...MIDDLESEX.
* WHEN...FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
ARTHUR KILL AT PERTH AMBOY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.2 FT, MAJOR 9.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 5.8 0.1 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 7.0 1.3 0.8 NONE
21/07 AM 6.5 0.8 1.2 NONE
21/07 PM 8.4 2.7 2.1 MODERATE
22/08 AM 7.2 1.5 1.7 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.6 1.9 1.4 MINOR
NJZ013-210000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250823T0600Z/
WESTERN MONMOUTH-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...WESTERN MONMOUTH.
* WHEN...FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 5.7 0.5 1.1 NONE
20/06 PM 6.9 1.7 1.4 MINOR
21/07 AM 6.5 1.3 1.7 NONE
21/07 PM 8.0 2.8 2.4 MODERATE
22/08 AM 7.5 2.3 2.4 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.8 2.6 2.1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.5 0.1 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 5.1 0.7 0.5 NONE
21/07 AM 4.9 0.5 0.9 NONE
21/07 PM 6.7 2.3 2.0 MODERATE
22/08 AM 6.0 1.6 1.8 MINOR
22/08 PM 6.2 1.8 1.5 MINOR
NJZ020-022-027-210000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250823T0600Z/
OCEAN-ATLANTIC-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...OCEAN, ATLANTIC AND SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON.
* WHEN...FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 6.2 1.6 1.1 MINOR
21/07 AM 5.4 0.8 1.5 NONE
21/07 PM 7.6 3.0 2.5 MODERATE
22/07 AM 6.7 2.1 2.6 MINOR
22/08 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 NONE
20/06 PM 3.4 0.9 0.5 NONE
21/07 AM 3.2 0.7 0.9 NONE
21/07 PM 4.8 2.3 1.9 MODERATE
22/07 AM 4.2 1.7 1.9 MINOR
22/08 PM 4.4 1.9 1.5 MINOR
NJZ021-210000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250823T0600Z/
CUMBERLAND-
626 AM EDT WED AUG 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...CUMBERLAND.
* WHEN...FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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.
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 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC PREDICTION SERVICE AT
WATER.WEATHER.GOV/AHPS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER LEVEL AND FLOOD
IMPACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR LOCAL TIDE GAUGE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
MAURICE RIVER AT BIVALVE
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.6 FT, MODERATE 8.6 FT, MAJOR 9.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/08 AM 6.2 -0.1 1.0 NONE
20/08 PM 7.8 1.5 1.1 MINOR
21/08 AM 6.6 0.3 1.2 NONE
21/09 PM 8.8 2.5 2.1 MODERATE
22/09 AM 8.0 1.7 2.3 MINOR
22/09 PM 8.7 2.4 2.1 MODERATE
STAARMANN
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