Monmouth County Beach Report: Partly Sunny Skies, Moderate Risk Of Rip Currents Today

The National Weather Service is calling for choppy surf and a moderate risk of rip currents today on Monmouth County beaches.

Skies will be mostly cloudy until 11 a.m., gradually becoming sunny during the day. Highs will only be in the mid-70s. Winds will be from the west at 10 to 15 miles per hour.

There's a moderate risk of rip currents. If you want to go swimming, find a guarded beach. There are still some towns that have lifeguards on duty. Waves will be around 4 feet high, with southeast swells of two feet. The ocean water temperature is 70 degrees.

The ultraviolet index is a 6, which the National Weather Service considers high. There is no lightning threat today.

High tide at Belmar rolled in at 8:32 a.m. Low tide will arrive at 2:48 p.m., followed by another high tide at 8:50 p.m.

Photo: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol