The Sharon Shore Report

Barnegat Light & Long Beach IslandTuesday, September 1, 2026Coastal News & Conditions

Sun Times

Sunrise:5:37 AM
Sunset:6:29 PM
Dawn:5:13 AM
Dusk:6:53 PM

Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
44% illuminated
Neap tides (moderate range)
Next Full:Sep 26
Next New:Sep 11

Offshore Conditions

NOAA Buoy 44091 • Barnegat Offshore • Updated Sep 1, 5:00 AM

Wave Height: 1.6 ft
Wave Period: 7.0 sec
Avg Wave Period: 4.7 sec
Wave Direction: SE (135°)
Air Temperature: 73.9 °F
Water Temperature: 74.1 °F

Tides

Barnegat Inlet • Next 24 Hours

Low TideSep 1, 8:54 AM0.14 ft
High TideSep 1, 3:06 PM2.85 ft
Low TideSep 1, 9:42 PM0.32 ft
High TideSep 2, 3:30 AM2.34 ft
Low TideSep 2, 10:42 PM0.42 ft

Marine Forecast

National Weather Service • Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet

Marine forecast for Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM. Visit National Weather Service for full details.

Issued: Sep 1, 5:23 AM

Local News

The SandPaper • Long Beach Island

Note: Headlines from The SandPaper, Long Beach Island's local newspaper. Visit their website for full articles.

Coast Guard Notices

US Coast Guard Navigation Center • District 5

LNM Week 34-2026

Aug 24, 2026

The latest Local Notice to Mariners for District 5 covers navigational updates, bridge operations, channel changes, aids to navigation updates, and hazards affecting New Jersey coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet. Essential reading for all mariners operating in these waters.

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Additional Notices

Special Notice: East Summary Of Offshore Wind Energy

Special navigational notice affecting District 5 waters. This notice contains important information for mariners, including offshore activities, construction zones, or significant navigational changes.

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9/1/2026
Note: Local Notices to Mariners are published weekly and contain critical navigational information including bridge schedules, channel changes, aids to navigation updates, and hazards to navigation. All mariners should review these notices regularly.

Marine Radio Frequencies

Quick Reference • Barnegat Light Area

Service
Frequency
Use
Coast Guard
Channel 16
Emergency & Calling
Harbor Master
Channel 9
Barnegat Inlet
Bridge
Channel 13
Bridge Operations
Commercial
Channel 6
Ship-to-Ship
Note: Channel 16 is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency. Monitor at all times when underway.