Jersey Shore weather forecast shows moderate rip current risk

The Jersey Shore is under a moderate risk of rip currents for the upcoming weekend. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone according to weather advisories.

For Friday, August 28, conditions include waves of 1 to 3 feet and ocean temperatures between 76 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are expected to shift from southwest to northwest and eventually south. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

On Saturday, August 29, winds are forecast to be from the north at 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, shifting to the northeast and then east. Seas will remain between 2 and 3 feet. Ocean temperatures are expected to range from 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.