Ocean County Beach Report: Choppy Surf, Moderate Rip Current Risk On Tap For Today

The National Weather service is calling for mostly sunny skies today, but rough surf at Ocean County beaches.

Highs today will be in the lower 80s, with southwest winds from 15 to 20 miles per hour.

There's a moderate risk of rip currents today. Don't attempt to swim on an unguarded beach. There are still some towns that have lifeguards on duty. Always swim within sight of a lifeguard and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests you bring a flotation device in the water with you if you are planning on swimming.

Too many people have died up and down the Jersey Coast this summer because they swam on an unguarded beach.

Waves will be from 4 to 6 feet, with southerly swells from 3 to 4 feet. The ocean water temperature is 72 degrees.

The ultraviolet index is a 7, which the NWS considers high. There is no lightning threat today.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet rolled in arrived at 7:41 a.m. Low tide will arrive at 1:57 p.m., followed by another high tide at 7:56 p.m.

Photo: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol