Special Marine Warning Issued for New Jersey Coastal Waters Until 11:00 PM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Special Marine Warning (SMW) for coastal and outer waters off the New Jersey shore. The alert was issued at 9:57 PM EDT following radar detection of a strong thunderstorm located over Silverton, moving east at 40 knots.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm
• Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm
• Outer waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 to 40 nm

Specific locations identified in the warning path include Sea Girt Reef, Shark River Reef, Point Pleasant Beach, Belmar, Manasquan Inlet, Axel Carlson Reef, and Silverton.

What You Should Do

Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately. The expected gusty winds and high waves pose a threat to maritime safety. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
• Source: Radar indicated a strong thunderstorm.
• Impact: Potential damage to small craft and hazardous sea conditions due to sudden wind increases and wave height spikes.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 9:57 PM EDT on March 11, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM EDT.