COURT HOUSE – All Cape May County ocean beaches were open and safe for swimming; no advisories were issued, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection as of Aug. 30.
To see the map of bathing beaches, visit njbeaches.org.
The DEP flight report of Aug. 30:
Today’s coastal surveillance flight was performed from the Raritan Bay south around Cape May and into the Delaware Bay. Beach and water conditions appeared good. Bait fish were seen along the entire flight path and rays were seen from Sandy Hook to LBI. Dolphins were seen off of Surf City, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Wildwood.
Today’s coastal surveillance flight was performed from the Raritan Bay south around Cape May and into the Delaware Bay. Beach and water conditions appeared good. Bait fish were seen along the entire flight path and rays were seen from Sandy Hook to LBI. Dolphins were seen off of Surf City, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Wildwood.
Del. Bay Water Not Monitored
While some swimmers shun the Atlantic Ocean for the placid waters of Delaware Bay in Lower and Middle townships, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection does not monitor bay water quality.
According to Bruce Friedman, director of the DEP’s Division of Water Monitoring and Standards, the bays are not considered public recreational beaches under state health regulations since they are unguarded.
Should municipalities elect to staff the bay beaches with lifeguards, water monitoring would be considered.
