Another Calm, Sunny Day At Ocean County Beaches

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - There's just one more week before Labor Day and the opening of schools. So head to the beach on this sunny late summer day and enjoy it while you can.

There's a low risk of rip currents today. But rips can occur anyplace, anywhere, especially near jetties and other structures. Check with your local beach patrol about any problem areas. Never swim on an unguarded beach and never, ever swim alone or at night. The National Weather Service advises swimmers to use a flotation device in the water.

Skies today will be mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80s, even at the beach. There is no lightning threat. Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The heat will ramp up on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Waves will be around 2 feet, with light swells. The ocean water temperature is 75 degrees, but that can vary depending upon what beach you go to. The ultraviolet index is an 8, which the NWS considers very high. So bring your sunscreen, or you'll be hurting tonight.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet arrived at 9 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 3:13 P.M., followed by another high tide at 9:12 p.m.

Have a nice day and be careful out there!

Photo: Courtesy of Barnegat Light Beach Patrol