RU COOL Upwelling Forecast

Issued Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 11:00 EDT

July 29, 2002 After a bit of a vacation, we're back just in time for the big weekend. It may be raining and miserable outside, but the ocean is the warmest it's been in years. Typical temps at all Jersey beaches are in the low to mid 70s. Yeah, it's a bit choppy out there with the wind we've had, but it will make for some fun rough surf, if that's what you're into. Just watch the little ones. Nasty surf like this tends to have a strong undertow. So, for the big weekend, the ocean will be warm everywhere except for the tip of Cape May, where temps may be in the upper 60s. Enjoy everyone.

July 17, 2002 There is some cold water along LBI now (68) that may get a bit chillier tomorrow. Warmest areas now are near Long Branch with temps near 74-75. On Friday a front will come through that will change the wind direction to NE, which will not only bring bigger waves, but push some warm water into the beaches and make for a nice Saturday and Sunday afternoon at most beaches. As always, keep checking the satellite imagery to keep updated. There is the possiblility for a small craft warning Friday night and Saturday morning.

July 12, 2002 What a great beach weekend this will be. Water near 17 up and down the coast, with the warmest near Manasquan (Carlson's Corner) and the coolest near Little Egg Inlet. I suggest getting out there now as the upwelling winds are returning and will probably make for more very cold water next week. tion/upwelling.htm">upwelling

July 8, 2002 The upwelling has subsided with the arrival of northwest winds. That cold water was pushed down to the bottom for the most part. Should be a great couple of days up and down the NJ shore. Water temps should be around 72-74 degrees. The next 36 hours or so will be dominated by SW winds which may bring the cold water back up by Wednesday morning, but this is doubtful. The return of northerly winds on Wednesday will push even warmer/clearer water into the beaches making for a great weekend at the beach. Almost forgot, tomorrow nights winds may kick up enough to call for a small craft advisory...MC

July 2, 2002 The upwelling is really getting strong now. As of this morning, the entire NJ shore between Long Branch and Tuckerton were chilling down. Temps had dropped to around 63 degrees. The southwesterly winds predicted right through the 4th will in all likelyhood intesify this upwelling and expand it down to Cape May. It may be 95 on the beach for the next couple of days, but the water will be VERY, VERY cold. Keep and eye on the satellite images to track it....MC

June 27, 2002 The upwelling continues, especially along the northern NJ coastline with surf temps near 68. Also, SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY this afternoon. The SW winds are up to 20 kts now and surf will be near 6 feet tonight. As this thunderstorm front passes through tonight an tomorrow, air temps will drop and winds will shift to the NW tomorrow, lessening wave heights to 4 ft. By Saturday, we should have a great beach weekend, with a land breeze warming beaches. Surf temps will be near 73 in the Wild Wood area and as low as 67 as you go north toward manasquan. Don't forget to check the satellite imagery to see the local water temps. It will be sunny both days with highs in the mid 80s. Winds will return to the southerly by Saturday night and are expected to be southerly for the first half of next week. This could make for a very cold upwelling event just in time for the big 4 day weekend. Nice..... MC

June 24, 2002 An upwelling has surface along the entire New Jersey coast north of Great Bay (Little Egg Harbor). If you went swimming this weekend and think it's going to be just as nice today, you're in for a rude awakening. Temps are down in the low 60s now. The warmer temperatures to the south (~71) will also cool down as southerly winds are expected to continue. Upwelling typically occurs on the warmest days, and with this week expected to be near 90 everyday, this upwelling is expcected to continue and intensify. Remember, when you're swimming in an upwelling and get hit by a wave, the water you've just swallowed contains all the small animals that died, sank to the bottom and decayed. Nice....

June 19, 2002 With summer just about to begin, we are in for a week of typical summer weather. Highs in the low 80s and a chance of T-storms in the afternoons. The ocean has slowly been warming all spring, but is still a bit cool, with temps up and down the Jersey shore hovering around 65-66, but only around 63 on LBI. The Low pressure system south of us will bring easterly winds (15-20 kts) tonight and tomorrow, raising wave heights near 5 feet on Thursday night. This may call for a small craft warning....MC

June 14, 2002 It's not going to be a good beach weekend anywhere on the Jersey shore. Not only will it be intermittently rainy with temps at the beaches in the low 70s, but the ocean water temperature will be hovering around 65. A bit chilly. The bay temps are in the low 70s though, which is certainly warm enough for a swim. Today there is a small craft advisory with seas 4-5 feet, and winds NE at 15-20. Tomorrow the winds will shift to westerly around 10 kts, with seas decreasing to 2-4 feet. There is a chance that later this week there could be a strong upwelling event....MC

June 8, 2002 Looks like a great weather weekend after the passage of that front yesterday. Sunny and highs in the 70s this weekend. Unfortunately at the beach, things will be cooler and there's a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY for Saturday for seas 5-7 feet. Things will calm down on Sunday and the air should warm up to around 80. Water temps up and down the Jersey shore will be near 63 degrees all weekend. WIth the rest of the week expected to be sunny with highs in the low 80s, water temps should warm to the upper 60s by next weekend. Around June 20th, these reports will become more detailed and more frequent. For now, enjoy a warm spring week, and we'll see you next week....MC

June 2, 2002 Well it looks line an early upwelling along Long Beach Island and Island Beach State Park, which means that's the coldest place to swim on the Jersey shore. The water temperature breakdown: north of Manasquan-62, Manasquan to Brant Beach-56, Brant Beach south to Cape May-66. The southerly winds that pushed this cold water to the surface have shifted today to the NW, but that cold water will remain in place for a couple of days. Though it will be windy during the next day or so, the winds are northwesterly, which means seas should only get up to about 4 feet.

Remember, no matter what beach you go to, there should be a strong sea breeze. This means the air will be cooler near the water than inland.....MC

May 31, 2002 After we get through the Thunderbumpers this evening, it should be a great weekend. And, for the first time this year, the water is warm enough to take a dip in. The northern Jersey shore should be about 62-65 degrees and down by Stone Harbor it will be close to 70. Yes, 70!. The atmospheric weather should be gorgeous too, with Saturday in the mid 80s and Sunday in the mid 70s. Hit the beaches everyone. I'll see you in Atlantic City.....MC.

May 24, 2002 On this Friday as we roll on into Memorial Day weekend, we begin the summer season. Unfortunately the ocean doesn't warm for another month. The northern Jersey shore waters will be coolest, with temps in the low to mid 50s. As you drive south, the ocean will warm, with peak temperatures at Cape May around 60-61 degrees. Keep the wet suit on if you're surfing and your sweatshirt with you if your planning a walk along the beach. Sea breezes should keep most beach air temps in the mid to upper 60s during the day and mid 50s at night. It looks like there won't be any major rain this weekend, though it will be somewhat cloudy. Have a good weekend everyone. I'm off to the Poconos. MC

May 23, 2002 Well, with Memorial Day right around the corner, soon comes another summer season. We here at RU COOL have had a very busy winter. But fear not, for we are ready to help you make the most of you summer vacations this year.

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