Surf City Police Department - New Jersey

05/14/2026

Well folks it's the time of increasing traffic, traffic lights and pedestrians again. Please remeber to keep alert, look up, and above all, be considerate of others as we enter the summer season.

05/09/2026

Folks please see the Borough's post about the boat ramp. We're almost there.

It’s that time of year to get the boats back in the water. The Borough installed new equipment this week, and the updated launch process will go into effect in mid-June. Until then, boats may be launched without the permit.

03/28/2026

03/16/2026

Just in case you're hearing doom and gloom through tomorrow, Here's our forecast from National Weather.

Coastal Flood and Wind Advisory thru 2 AM
Tornado watch thru 7 PM tonight

This afternoon - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 53. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

So, windy, showers, and maybe thunderstorms. If you already put the lawn furniture out for the season, you may wanna secure it. Oh, and don't forget to bring in the cat.

Stay dry my friends, here if you need us.

02/23/2026

Post Blizzard Clean-up

Thank you everyone for not driving during this event and for the kindness and caring you've shown toward your neighbors. Just a few reminders as the snow still needs shoveling and clean-up is underway.

POWER LINES: No matter how unlively they look they could bite you just the same. Here's some tips:

Immediate Safety Actions: Keep Distance: Stay at least 30–35 feet away from downed lines, as electricity can travel through the ground. Report Immediately: Call 911 or 1-800-833-7476 to report the danger. We would prefer both so we can provide a proper barrier until ACE gets there.

Do Not Touch: Never touch a person or object (like a fence or tree branch) that is in contact with a downed wire.

Warn Others: Keep children and pets away from the area.

SNOW SHOVELING AND SNOW BLOWING: When shoveling, take it slow, keep up with the snow fall, wear layers, push instead of lifting, and stay hydrated. Here are some snow clearing tips from AAOS OrthoInfo:

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/prevent-snow-shoveling-and-snowblowing-injuries/

Folks, until next time, please take care, and as always, we're here if you need us.

02/21/2026

BLIZZARD WARNING

Starting 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM Monday:

Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.

Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

Coastal Flooding Minor to Moderate is likely especially with Sunday Nights High Tides for all of coastal Ocean County.

Driving Please Don't unless you absolutely Must

Preparation: Take a look at what you need now (food, water, medicine). Please park your car off the roadway and secure loose items. This event could impact travel for several days.

Clean-up: When shoveling, take it slow, keep up with the snow fall, wear layers, push instead of lifting, stay hydrated, please watch out for each other and as always, we are here if you need us.

Here are some snow clearing tips from AAOS OrthoInfo:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/prevent-snow-shoveling-and-snowblowing-injuries/

Manahawkin Draw Bridge Tides:

2/21 H 12:38AM L 7:57AM
H 1:02PM L 8:05PM

2/22 H 1:27AM L 8:45AM
H 1:56PM L 8:48PM

2/23 H 2:21AM L 9:44AM
H 2:54PM L 9:41PM

02/08/2026

Help avoid frozen pipes: Run the water at about the thickness of a pencil until things warm up a bit. You can also open any cabinet doors with plumbing under them to help keep them warm.

The Red Cross has some more comprehensive information at the link below.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm/frozen-pipes.html?srsltid=AfmBOop8u7muh2BctJqp-3mb5XbhpjAM6I7DEu6k8_WO2O51iJ-5T02T

02/06/2026

WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND (as of 5a today)
Well, it’s Friday which means another weather event is on its way.

Storm, Extreme Cold and High Wind Warnings are currently posted for our area.

Here’s the breakdown:

Snow: Less than an inch, which could start as early as 7pm tonight, but more likely between midnight and 6am. With a brief return of snow early Saturday morning.
Wind: It’s gonna blow again, with very low windchills. Max anticipated wind gusts around 50mph, and with very low wind chills -15F, Saturday lasting through the evening.
Standing Temp: Highest 35F - Lowest 6F over the weekend.

Where’s the good News? Looks like a warming trend over the next two weeks, but as with anything weather, you could almost flip a coin. Speaking as a true non-meteorologist that is.

So, try to stay warm, watch out for that lingering ice, and as always, we’re here if you need us.

Have a peaceful weekend.

01/30/2026

WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND – RUMOR CONTROL
Folks, I have heard from family that supposedly this weekend's storm will be worse than last weeks. Take a look for yourself.

Here’s what we have as of 5am today, it’s gonna be…

Windy: 20 mph+, especially Sunday potential 40 mph+ gusts to 50.
Light Snow: 0”- 1”
Temperature: Ccooooold, 20s – 30s high of 35 so far, bringing brutal wind chills 0F – 15F.
Coastal Flooding: We’re sitting in the “minor” category with building tides. Most concern is for Sunday evening, Monday Morning.
Ice: Probably not going anywhere quick and can complicate drainage.

Tides: Manahawkin (Draw) Bridge this weekend: Highest 1.5 ft
Saturday L 03:32a H 08:57a L 04:29p H 09:29P
Sunday L 04:27a H 09:49a L 05:18p H 10:20p
Monday L 05:19a H 10:37a L 06:04p H 11:08p

Let’s be careful out there – Sgt. Joe Esterhouse (yes Hill St.)
Here if you need anything.

01/24/2026

Like the sign says, Barnegat Avenue between N 6th and N 7th, South Bound is closed for now as crews clean up from some pipe work.

Ocean County Road Department will be posting appropriate temporary traffic control shortly. So for now, Central Ave is your uninterrupted run to 72 or Ship Bottom.

This should last a few days as the fill settles and a new road surface is applied.

Thank you for your patience folks. Have a great and hopefully, warm evening.