Rip Current — Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

2025-09-02 · Eastern Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

Fire departments from multiple municipalities responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at the New York Avenue Beach in Lavallette. The individual was found partially submerged in the ocean about 25 yards from shore. He was taken to a local medical center where he was pronounced dead. Most beaches in the area are unguarded after Labor Day.

Wider weather episode

Fire departments responded to a swimmer in distress on Tuesday, September 2 at a Lavallette Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280750. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.