Sunny Skies, Very Calm Surf At Ocean County Beaches Today

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - You couldn't ask for a much nicer beach day.

The National Weather service is calling for sunny skies today with a high around 80 degrees. Winds will be from the north at 5 miles per hour, becoming southeast at 10 miles per hour in the afternoon. There is no lightning threat and no rain in sight.

Waves will only be two feet high, with southeasterly swells of 2 feet. The ocean water temperature has dropped to 73 degrees. But that could vary depending upon what beach you go to. The rip current risk is low. But rips can still occur anytime, anyplace, especially near jetties and other structures. Make sure to swim on a guarded beach and never, ever swim alone or at night.

The ultraviolet index is an 8, which the NWS considers very high. Be sure to bring your sunscreen, or you will definitely burn.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet arrived at 7:05 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 1:11 p.m., followed by another high tide at 7:19 p.m.

Have a nice day and be careful out there!

Photo: Patricia A. Miller