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Ship John Shoal, NJ Daily Water Report — August 25, 2026

Today at Ship John Shoal, NJ, it's a prime day for boating and kayaking, with scores of 9.3/10 and 8.9/10 respectively. The calm seas, with wave heights barely whispering at 0.04m, and a gentle WNW breeze peaking at 9.5 knots, make it an ideal day to be out on the water. The ocean is playing nice, offering a smooth ride and clear skies with zero percent cloud cover to boot. Anglers might find the fishing a bit more challenging with a score of 6.3/10. While the high chlorophyll levels suggest a bustling underwater scene, the solunar periods align with tide changes, which might complicate the catch. Your best bet would be to head out around the major solunar periods from 08:46 to 10:46 and again from 20:46 to 22:46. Keep an eye on those tides, as the high at 21:04 reaches nearly 2 meters, which could impact your favorite fishing spots. Surfers, you might want to sit this one out with a score of 4.5/10. The swell is practically non-existent, clocking in at 0.02m. It's a flat day, perfect for some paddle practice but not much else. Diving conditions are steady at 7.6/10, unchanged from previous days. The water temperature is a comfortable 27°C, and the clarity should be decent with minimal wind waves and good atmospheric visibility. Looking ahead, the weather remains stable with slight increases in wind and a rising chance of rain by the 27th. If you're planning an outing, tomorrow's conditions mirror today's with a slight uptick in wind. For the best experience today, grab your kayak, catch the sunrise over glassy waters, and enjoy a peaceful paddle before the afternoon gusts pick up.