Need a favor from the "locals"

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Myself and a friend want to get down this Sunday for some Seabass/Porgy/Trigger/Whatever/ fishing on a headboat, probably out of AH simply because its a little closer.. My problem is with the hurricane heading north, and unreliable "marine forecasts", I am apprehensive about driving a 9 hour round trip on a horrible day when boats won't be sailing, or the conditions will be so bad that fishing will be useless..
Its just a /distance/cost game for me . I can't get to the NJ shore very much because of the distance and expense, and would prefer at least somewhat reasonable fishing conditions on the days when I can get down...

I was hoping one or more of the members here that lives near the shore could keep me updated on whats happening in real time, as oppossed to the "forecasts".. I trust the locals more than some "weather person"..

I will make my final decision on saturday as to
whether or not I make the drive down, but would really appreciate some better info than what I can get on the net.. I will be eyeing the head boat reports here on saturday as well.. Hopefully we can get thhis weekend in for some bottom fishing.. Its been a lean year for me so far .I have not fished salt water since May, and that day it was 90% Congos, with a few skinny Ling, 1 sea bass, and I was blessed to be able to catch 2 flounder as well.. Hoping for a good shot at sea bass this time.. I would appreciate any observations from guys close to the shore.. PM is fine if posting here is inappropriate.. Thanking you all in advance... bob