Rip Current — Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

2023-09-03 · Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

Broadcast media reports multiple swimmers in Seaside Park had to be rescued after being caught in a rip current. 1 swimmer was pronounced dead.

Wider weather episode

Breaking waves around 3 to 5 feet, multiple swell groups from offshore Hurricane Franklin and Idalia, and a dominant long period onshore swell resulted in dangerous rip currents at the New Jersey shore. A HIGH risk for rip currents was in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1140566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.