Rough Seas Today On Long Beach Island, Rip Current Risk Is High

LONG BEACH ISLAND The National Weather Service is calling for another day of dangerous ocean conditions on Long Beach Island.

Waves today will be from 7 to 8 feet, with easterly swells of 6 to 8 feet. The ocean water temperature has dropped to 72 degrees, lower than it has been all week.

The rip current risk is high, which means that dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist. If you can find a beach that's still guarded, and there are a few, you probably wouldn't be allowed in the water.

Skies today will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s, with southeasterly winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour. The lightning threat is moderate, which means thunderstorms are possible.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory until 3 p.m this afternoon.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet arrived at 9:32 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 3:55, followed by another high tide at 9:52 p.m.

Photo: Courtesy of Surf City Beach Patrol