Temps Cool Down At Monmouth Beaches, Rip Current Risk Rises

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Visitors to Monmouth County beaches can expect cloudy skies, showers and a chance of thunderstorms today, as the end of the first week of September comes to a close.

Temperatures will drop significantly, with highs only in the upper 70s, much lower than the torrid temps of Thursday. The lightning threat is moderate, which means thunderstorms are possible. Winds will be from the the northeast at 10 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says.

Waves on Friday will be around 3 to 4 feet, with southeasterly swells of 2 feet. The ocean water temperature is 77 degrees, although that could vary depending upon the beach.

The rip current risk is moderate. Visitors should check with their local beach patrol about problem areas.

Never, ever swim on an unguarded beach and never swim alone or at night. Lifeguards will be tough to find as fall approaches. If you do find a guarded beach, the NWS advises that you always have a flotation device with you in the water.

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Despite the cloudy skies, the ultraviolet index is a 7, which the NWS considers high.

High tide at Belmar arrived at 5:41 a.m. Low tide will roll in at 11:43 a.m., followed by another high tide at 6:02 p.m.

Photo: Patricia A. Miller