Ocean County Beach Report: Mostly Cloudy Today With A Moderate Rip Current Risk

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Highs will be in the upper 70s, with brisk southerly winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour.

There's a moderate risk of rip currents, so check with your local beach patrol before going swimming. Be sure to swim within sight of lifeguards and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests bringing a flotation device with you in the water.

Waves will be around five feet, with southeast swells of four feet. The water temperature is a bone-chilling 62 degrees. The ultraviolet index is a 10, which the National Weather Service considers very high, so don't forget the sunscreen. The lightning threat for today is moderate.

Low tide at Barnegat Inlet rolled in at 8:51 a.m. High tide will arrived at 2:57 p.m., followed by another low tide at 9:18 a.m.

Image: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol