Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters Between Manasquan Inlet and Great Egg Inlet NJ

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Special Marine Warning (SMWPHI) for the coastal and outer waters of New Jersey. This alert was issued at 9:16 PM EDT on March 11, 2026, following radar detection of severe thunderstorms.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm
• Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm
• Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 to 40 nm
• Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 to 40 nm

Specific locations impacted include Ocean Gate, Atlantic City, Little Egg Reef, Atlantic City Reef, Ship Bottom, Great Egg Inlet, Barnegat Light Reef, Garden State South Reef, Harvey Cedars, Forked River, Lavallette, Beach Haven, Barnegat Light, North Beach Haven, Garden State North Reef, Little Egg Inlet, Seaside Park, Brigantine, and Pine Beach.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected areas should move to safe harbor immediately. Gusty winds and high waves are expected. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas, while small craft could be damaged by briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 knots, and small hail.
• Storm Movement: Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 30 nm west of Pine Beach to 11 nm northeast of Fortesque Beach, moving east at 40 knots.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

• Effective: 9:16 PM EDT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• Expires: 11:15 PM EDT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026