According to AccuWeather, the rip current threat will be elevated on Saturday, prompting warnings from local officials.
"A rip current is an area where the water drops off, and it'll pull you right out into it," said Steve Downey, chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol.
Downey emphasized the importance of staying calm if caught in a rip current.
"Don't ever try to swim against it, because you're not going to get anywhere," he said.
Experts recommend the "flip and float" method to conserve energy while waiting for help.
Susan Stinson, of Southampton, New Jersey, said she's prepared.
"If I do feel a rip current coming, I'll go on my back and float," she said.
Rip currents can be deadly. In 2021, the U.S. recorded 96 surf zone fatalities related to rip currents - the highest on record. So far this year, 25 people have died nationwide, according to data compiled by the 6abc Data Journalism Team.
That's why officials stress the importance of swimming only when lifeguards are present.
"I would definitely make sure there's someone around in case I get in trouble," said Sue O'Leary, of Delran, New Jersey.
Beachgoers are also reminded to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.
"I just kind of tiptoe in and make sure I don't lose my footing, and don't push it," said Charlotte Brown, also of Southampton.
Beach patrols are warning swimmers to avoid jetties, piers and rocks. While they may appear safe, these structures can intensify rip currents and increase the risk of injury or drowning.