Sunny Skies For Monmouth Beaches, But Rip Current Risk Continues

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies today at Monmouth County beaches, but be sure to watch for rips.

There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. Enjoy the sun today. Heavy rain is on the way for Tuesday.

The rip current risk is moderate, as it has been for the past week. Check with the local beach patrols before heading in the water. Never swim on an unguarded beach and never, ever swim alone or at night. There have been too many drownings already this summer. Don't be one of the statistics.

Waves today will be 3 feet, with southeasterly swells of 2 feet. The ocean water temperature is 74 degrees.

Highs today will be in the lower 80s. 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.

The ultraviolet index is a 9, which the NWS considers very high. So don't forget the sunscreen, or you'll hurt tonight.

High tide at Belmar will arrive at 10:50 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 4:43 p.m., followed by another high tide at 11:04 p.m.

Photo: Courtesy of New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection