Coastal Ocean County Beach Weather Report For June 15, 2017

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies today with highs only in the lower 70s, a welcome change from the mini-heat wave earlier this week.

Winds will be from the southeast at 10 to 15 miles per hour.

But watch for rips. The rip current risk for today is moderate, which means you should check with your local beach patrol before going in the water. Alway swim within sight of a lifeguard and never swim alone or at night. There have been several rescues of people caught in rips in the area already. The NWS suggests you bring a floatation device with you in the water.

Waves will be three to four feet high, with easterly swells of two to three feet. The ocean water temperature is slowly warming up to 66 degrees.

The ultraviolet index is a 10. It doesn't get any higher than that, so bring the sunscreen. There is no lightning threat today.

Low tide at Barnegat Inlet rolled in at 6:35 a.m. High tide will arrive at 12:32 p.m., followed by another low tide at 6:32 p.m.

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