Rip Current — Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

2022-09-10 · Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

Local media reported a death off the coast of LBI near Loveladies where a man had died in the surf. The beach was unguarded, with a High Risk for rip currents was in effect.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with 3-5 foot breaking waves resulted in dangerous rip currents developing over a 6 day stretch. Enhanced wave heights were due to Hurricane Earl passing well offshore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049267. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.