Rip Current Risk Drops, Cloudy Skies Prevail At Monmouth Beaches

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service is calling for mostly cloudy skies at Monmouth County beaches today with a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

The sun is expected to peek out around 5 p.m. a little too late for a decent beach day.

The rip current risk is low today. But rips can still occur, especially around jetties and other structures. Some beaches are guarded, so find out where they are. Never swim on an unguarded beach and never swim alone or at night. Don't be a statistic this summer.

Waves will be about 4 feet today, with southerly swells of 3 feet. The ocean water temperature is 66 degrees, still chilly.

The high today will be around 80 degrees. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The lightning threat is low, which means there is little chance of thunderstorms.
SubscribeThe ultraviolet index is a 6, which the NWS considers high.

Low tide at Belmar will arrive at 11:12 a.m. High tide will roll in at 5:37 p.m., followed by another low tide at 11:53 p.m.

Photo: Courtesy of Surf City Beach Patrol