Moderate Risk Of Rip Currents Today, Sun Makes Brief Appearance

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - There's a low risk of rip currents today on Ocean County beaches and you may actually see the sun later this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

But rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. So don't swim on an unguarded beach and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggest you always bring a floatation device when you go in the water.

Skies will be cloudy and fog will be dense until around 1 p.m., when the sun makes a brief appearance. There's a slight chance of thunderstorms, with a moderate threat of lightning. Highs today will be in the lower 70s.

Waves will be around three feet, with light swells. The ocean water temperature is a chilly 61 degrees. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The ultraviolet index is an 8 which the NWS considers high.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet will be at 10:25 a.m. Low tide will arrived at 4:23 p.m., followed by another high tide at 10:35 p.m.

Photo: Patricia A. Miller