A Great Beach Day Ahead In Coastal Ocean County

The National Weather Service is calling for a near-perfect beach day in Ocean County today.

Expect sunny skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds will be from the northwest at 5 miles per hour, becoming southerly from 10 to 15 miles in the afternoon.

There's a low risk of rip currents today, but rips can still occur near jetties and other structures. Always swim on a guarded beach and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests you bring a flotation device with you in the water.

Waves will be calmer than usual, with the surf only two feet high and southeast swell of two feet. The ocean water temperature has warmed up to 74 degrees.

The ultraviolet index is a 9, which the National Weather Service considers very high, so don't forget to slather on the sunscreen. There is no lightning threat.

Low tide at Barnegat Inlet rolled in at 7:40 am. High tide will arrive at 1:48 p.m., followed by another low tide at 8:21 p.m.

Image: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol