Monmouth County Beach Weather Report: Showers And Thunderstorms Expected

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - It's not going to be a great day at the beach today.

Skies will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms this morning and late in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Highs will be in the lower 80s. Winds will be from the south at around 15 miles an hour. The lightning threat is high.

There's a moderate risk of rip currents. Always check with your local beach patrols before heading in the water. Always swim on a guarded beach and never swim alone or at night. The NWS suggests you bring a flotation device with you when heading into the water. But since there's a high risk of lightning, don't go in at all.

Waves will be from 4 to 5 feet high, with southerly swells of 3 to 4 feet. The ocean water temperature is 75 degrees. Despite the clouds and rain, the ultraviolet index is still a 7, which the NWS considers high.

High tide at Belmar rolled in at 4:40 a.m. Low tide will arrive at 10:46 a.m., followed by another low tide at 11:40 a.m.

Photo: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol