Dangerous Rip Current Risk For Monmouth County Beaches Today

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - If you're considering doing any ocean swimming today, think again. The National Weather Service is calling for a high risk of rip currents and very rough surf.

"A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life-threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf," the NWS says. "People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf."

Chances are, most lifeguards probably won't let you in anyway, or will restrict how far in you can go. Never, ever swim on an unguarded beach and never swim alone or at night. A number of people have already drowned in the ocean this summer. Don't add your name to the list.

Waves today will be from 3 to 5 feet, with southeasterly swells of 2 to 5 feet. The ocean water temperature is 75 degrees, although that may vary from beach to beach.

Skies today will be partly sunny, until 11 a.m., then turning cloudy with showers. Highs today will only be in the upper 70s. Winds will be from the east at 15 miles per hour, then ramping up to 25 miles per hour in the afternoon. The lightning threat is low, which means there is little chance of thunderstorms.
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The ultraviolet index is a 6, which the NWS considers high. Bring the sunscreen if you plan to work on your tan.

Low tide at Belmar arrived at 9:04 a.m. High tide will roll in at 3:21 p.m., followed by another low tide at 9:47 p.m.

Photo: Courtesy of Long Beach Township Beach Patrol