Things To Do On The Jersey Shore For May 19, 2025

It’s the last Monday before Memorial Day weekend, and you can feel it in the salt air—something big is coming. Whether you're sipping coffee on your porch in Ventnor, walking the boards in Ocean City, or planning your beach reads from Brigantine, today is the calm before the summer storm—in the best way. The crowds are still a few days off, so enjoy the quiet magic that only a pre-holiday Monday on the Jersey Shore can bring.

🌤️ Weather for Monday, May 19

Rise and shine! The sun came up at 5:39 AM this morning and will set at 8:11 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to soak in the shore vibes. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 72°F and a light sea breeze that’ll keep things comfortable. There’s a small chance of a late-afternoon sprinkle, so pack a light layer if you’re planning on staying out into the evening.

Ocean water temperature is hovering around 60°F, brisk but refreshing for brave toes and early paddleboarders. Low tide hits at 10:15 AM and high tide rolls in at 4:28 PM. Perfect timing for an afternoon beach walk!

🍫 It’s National Devil’s Food Cake Day!

Let’s be honest—it’s a chocolate kind of Monday. Celebrate with something sinfully sweet at these must-try local bakeries:

• Mad Batter Bakery (Cape May) – Known for their rich chocolate layer cake and deep-dish desserts.

• Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy (Ocean City & Atlantic City) – Not a cake shop, but their fudge section today has a limited-run devil’s food fudge square. Yes, please.

• Yum Yums (Margate) – Grab one of their decadent devil’s food cupcakes and stroll the beach.

• ACME Markets & ShopRite (multiple locations) – Don’t sleep on the bakery aisle! Their in-house devil’s food cakes are surprisingly on point and perfect for a quick treat.

Have a favorite hidden-gem bakery? Let us know—we’re always looking for excuses to sample more cake.

🎇 Countdown to the 4th of July

In case you’re wondering…
🗓️ Just 46 days until the 4th of July weekend!

That’s 6 Mondays (including today), 6 opportunities to plan the perfect BBQ outfit, and only 1 more paycheck to hide from that inflatable sea turtle you’ll “definitely need” again this summer. 🇺🇸

Whether you're beachcombing in Sea Isle City, sipping cold brew in Somers Point, or checking out a quiet marina in Stone Harbor, take today to enjoy the peace before the party.

Stay salty, stay sweet, and see you on the sand.
—Your Jersey Shore Daily