ANSWER Team

05/29/2026

All those headed to the beaches in Ocean Grove, Avon-by-the-Sea, and Bradley Beach this weekend, remember that lifeguards are not on regular duty yet. Inexperienced swimmers are urged to stay out of the water, which is a chilly 58 degrees. If you observe any swimmer or boater who appears to be in distress, whether it is during the day or after-hours, please don't hesitate to call 9-1-1 and provide as much detail as possible.

The Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders (ANSWER) Team is an all-volunteer group of over 120 first responders that provides water rescue service to Neptune Township, Ocean Grove Beaches, Shark River, the Shark River Inlet, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, and provides aid to surrounding towns. The team includes rescue swimmers, divers, EMTs, boat and jet ski operators, critical incident stress management professionals, physicians, emergency management personnel, traffic and scene security, drone pilots, police officers, and many other responders. If you're interested in becoming a part of the team, visit: https://joinneptuneoem.org/join-us/

05/27/2026

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau reminds all boaters of New Jersey’s “Slow Speed/No Wake” rules:

• Title 13:82 1.7 – Speed – No person shall operate a vessel where its speed and/or wake may cause danger or injury to life or limb, or damage to property.

• Title 12:7 45 – Speed of Power Vessels – The speed of power vessels shall at all times be regulated to avoid danger or injury to any craft (floating, moored, anchored, or underway) or to piers, wharfs, bulkheads, draw spans, or other waterfront construction, either directly or by the effect of the wash or wave raised by such vessel.

Reduce speed to slow speed/no wake when passing:

• Any marina, pier, dock, wharf, or abutment within 200 ft (except on Lake Hopatcong, per N.J.A.C. 13:82 3.11)
• Work barges, platforms, or floats actually engaged in work related activity
• Bridge openings of 400 ft or less
• Lagoons, canals, or confined areas less than 200 ft wide
• Vessels not under command
• Emergency vessels displaying sequential flashing or rotating blue lights
• Vessels engaged in Coast Guard recognized activities displaying rotating or sequential flashing red and yellow lights.

Slow down, be respectful — keep our waters safe!

05/22/2026

Well, we wish we had a better Memorial Day weekend forecast for you. It will be slightly drier this afternoon for areas around Philly and points north, but Saturday into Sunday is when we are expecting more widespread rain arrives across the region. Warmer temperatures on Monday, but clouds and some showers may stick around.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

⚠️ 545PM RADAR UPDATE | Stay weather aware, Jersey Shore. The first severe thunderstorm *warning* just got into Ocean County. Now through 9PM is *peak* time for damaging winds, and these storms have brought it so far.

Now's a good time to take in loose objects and cut large tree limbs that are hanging, ready to fall.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

If you're visiting the beach or enjoying the outdoors this afternoon, use caution as severe storms may develop after 2:00PM. Make sure you have a way of receiving weather alerts from the National Weather Service, and keep a close watch on your local forecast.

Confidence is increasing in some severe thunderstorms moving through later today. The main threat is damaging wind gusts, with storms beginning to develop and move in after 2 PM. Make sure you have ways to receive any warnings! And when thunder roars, go indoors!

05/19/2026

All those headed to the beaches in Ocean Grove, Avon-by-the-Sea, and Bradley Beach to enjoy this unseasonably warm weather are reminded that lifeguards are not on duty yet, so inexperienced swimmers are urged to stay out of the water. Additionally, the water temperature is a frigid 53 degrees, and rough conditions are expected to continue throughout the week. If you observe any swimmer or boater who appears to be in distress, whether it is during the day or after-hours, please don't hesitate to call 9-1-1 and provide as much detail as possible.

The Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders (ANSWER) Team is an all-volunteer group of over 120 first responders that provides water rescue service to Neptune Township, Ocean Grove Beaches, Shark River, the Shark River Inlet, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, and provides aid to surrounding towns. The team includes rescue swimmers, divers, EMTs, boat and jet ski operators, critical incident stress management professionals, physicians, emergency management personnel, traffic and scene security, drone pilots, police officers, and many other responders. If you're interested in becoming a part of the team, visit: https://joinneptuneoem.org/join-us/

05/16/2026

There is a HIGH risk for rip current development along the Jersey Shore today. Cold ocean water temps will exacerbate the dangerous conditions. For more information, visit http://weather.gov/beach/phi.