Showers And Thunderstorms Possible At Monmouth Beaches Today

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - It's not looking like such a great beach day today.

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers and thunderstorms. The highs today will only reach the lower 80s. Winds will be from the southwest at 10 miles per hour.

The rip current risk is still moderate. If you still plan to swim despite the weather, only swim on a guarded beach and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests you bring a flotation device with you before heading in the water. There's been too many drownings and multiple water rescues already this season. Don't be a statistic.

Wave heights will be around 3 feet, with southeasterly swells of 2 feet. The ocean water temperature is 73 degrees.

The ultraviolet index is a 7, which the NWS considers moderate. The lightning threat is also moderate, which means that thunderstorms are possible.At Belmar...

High tide at Belmar arrived at 9:53 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 3:50 p.m., followed by another high tide at 10:08 PM.

Photo: Courtesy of Surf City Beach Patrol