Rip Current — Eastern Monmouth, New Jersey

2025-08-15 · Eastern Monmouth, New Jersey

Event narrative

Two swimmers were caught in a rip current along a jetty while swimming at Belmar Beach. This occurred at the jetty near 8th Avenue. Bystanders were able to reach one swimmer. Rescue crews found the other swimmer about one hour later unresponsive.

Wider weather episode

A rip current is suspected to have developed at a jetty on Belmar Beach on the evening of Friday, August 15, 2025.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1279862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.