National Weather Service: Moderate Risk Of Rip Currents Today

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Even if you are thinking about swimming in the ocean today, you might want to reconsider.

The National Weather Service is calling for a moderate risk of rip currents today, chilly ocean temperatures and a good chance of showers and thunderstorms. The lightning threat is high.

But if you are still determined to swim at a guarded beach, be sure to check with local beach patrols first. Always swim within sight of a lifeguard, and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests you bring a flotation device with you in the water.

Highs at the beach will be in the upper 60s. The ocean water temperature is 61 degrees. Waves will be from three to four feet. Expect southerly swells from three to four feet. Winds will be from the southeast at 10 miles per hour before switching over to the northeast in the afternoon.

Photo: Courtesy of Surf City Beach Patrol