Adios July! Hello Blue Moon!

Mornin'!  It's 74° in Wildwood.  It's clear and quiet.  Ms Sun's just crossing the horizon.  There's a very light breeze to note.  The humidity's gone.  It'll be a hot one today though.  All the weather folk are talking about the humidity checking out and how it's going to feel so much more comfortable.  Yeah right.  It'll be a dry heat as we're hitting the upper 80s today and possibly even tapping 90°.  We're having abundant sunshine with those hot, dry NW breezes wifting (I mean wafting) over the island at 10-12mph.  Tonight...clear and warm with temps in the upper 70s / low 80s and breezes out of the SW at 8-10mph.  Couple things to note...Blue Moon today meaing it's the 2nd Full Moon in a month (the other was July 1st) as we tip our sun visors to July.  The weekend's looking good...much like today with sun and warmth (90°+) with lower humidity and those West winds (which sometimes bring green head flies so pack the insect repellant with the sunblock). And, it looks like we may not see any rain until Wednesday. And, if you can check out the moonrise tonight as the sun sets...it's a stunner!
High tide:8:27a.m.
Low tide:2:23p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Rip Currents:Low
Sunset:8:13p.m.
Full Moonrise:8:15p.m.

Hazardous Weather Posting today!

Mornin'!  It's 74° in Wildwood.  It's hazy and warm again.  Ms Sun's being blocked by the haze and should win that contest although she's got her work cut out for her as the clouds are hovering to check in today.  It's beginning to brighten so the sun could be shining by the time I'm done typing. It's a bit breezy (Southerly breezes at 10-15mph).  And, boy is it humid.  Today's temps will once again get into the upper 80s.  It looks like the buildup of heat and humidity will bring some showers and/or thunderstorms today as the clouds are intending to stay check in for most of the day.  Remains to be seen. Maybe as early as this morning we'll see rain (40-60% chance depending where you are) according the the Nat'l Weather Service.  Keep your eye on the sky (or doppler).  This afternoon and tonight...more of the same with clouds and chances of showers and/or thunderstorms (60% chance).  Thunder, lightning, gusting winds and hail are possible...just saying.  Temps will get back into the low 70s with W-SW breezes covering the island.  Beginning tomorrow...beach weather is back at least until Monday when that chance of rain returns.
High tide:7:39a.m.
Low tide:1:31p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:8:14p.m.
Rip Currents: Moderate (A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never swim alone or at night.)
Full Moon: tomorrow (7/31) and higher than usual tides and if the rain is really heavy, flooding with poor drainage is possible. And, don't forget...don't drive through flood waters...the salty ocean water will damage the underneath of your vehicle.

Hazy Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 74° in Wildwood.  It's hazy and warm and quiet with not a breeze moving one leaf on any of the trees.  It's gonna be a warm one today with temps in the mid-upper 80s (wouldn't be surprised if the thermometer taps 90°).  Breezes will be out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  There's a very slight chance (10%) that we could see a shower passing through today.  Tonight...mostly clear with some clouds rolling in as temps go back into the upper 70s.  There's a 20% chance of a shower tonight or overnight.  Breezes will still be out of the S-SW at 15-20mph.  So far, the weekend's looking a-ok albeit very warm and humid.
High tide:6:49a.m. and 7:11p.m.
Low tide:12:39p.m.
Ocean temp: 76°
Sunset:8:15p.m.
Rip Current: "Low"
however...moderate to strong currents are possible especially during the lower portion of the tide cycle and they can occur near piers and jetties. Swim near life guards.
Full Moon: Friday and the tides are already being affected by much higher tides occurring and sea water seeping into the streets in places.  Don't drive through tide water!

Mix of Clouds and Sun

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  It's a bit on the cloudy side as Ms Sun's up but again no fanfare for her today as the thick clouds out over the horizon have obscured the sunrise show.  No breezes at the moment.  It's very quiet and serene this morning.  It'll be cloudy in the morning giving way to sunny skies and humidity a bit later.  Still have the slight risk of a stray shower and/or thunderstorm possible today (keep your eye on the sky or doppler).  Temps...low to mid 80s with S-SW breezes at 5-7mph.  Tonight...clear with more SW breezes 5-10mph and temps back down into the low-mid 70s.  Tomorrow...sunnier and warmer.  Thursday and Friday...eh...not so much as rains are due back in before the sunny weekend up ahead this week!
High tide:6:21p.m.
Low tide:11:47a.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:15p.m.
Riptide:Moderate Risk

Rainy Days and Mondays

NJ 147 (heading into North Wildwood)

Mornin'!  It's 74° in rainy Wildwood.  Just minutes ago it began raining.  I'm hearing a little thunder in the distance so I'm sure there's lightning strikes tagging along somewhere out there.  It's still pretty dark out and no doubt will look gray and ominous once daybreak takes place.  One thing that won't be taking place and that's Ms Sun's showcase of rising colorfully and beautifully over the horizon.  All forecasts are pointing to showers and/or thunderstorms today beginning now (60% chance).  We may seek a peek of sun later this afternoon, it'll be mostly a gray day with rain likely (some rain could be heavy) as temps get up in the low-mid 80s. Winds will be out of the SW at 8-11mph.  Tonight...clouds are staying checked in as more scattered showers and/or thunderstorms are likely (30% chance) and temps drop back into the mid 70s with breezes out of the South at 15-21mph.  Tomorrow's still cloudy (not so rainy) and Wednesday will be having Ms Sun returning and bringing a bit of a heatwave with her as temperatures and humidity begin the climb up.
High tide:5:27p.m.
Low tide:10:54a.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:17p.m.
Rip Currents Risk: Moderate
That next Full Moon is beginning to make it's presence known with it's brightness during the night. For July of 2015, there are two full Moons. July 1st and July 31st.  Many folks use the term, "Blue Moon" when this happens. July is the month of the Full Buck Moon. Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month (perfect with the thunderstorm happening in the distance as I type). With this week's Full Moon, keep in mind the extra high and low tides the island's experiencing. When there's water in the streets it's sea water and it's not to be bargained with as it's nothing but corrosive for the underneath of our vehicles so don't drive through it.
And, I've decided to put the Beach Etiquette tips on the blog on a weekly basis just keeping a bit of a  refresher to feed our subconscious.  
Beach Etiquette tips:
   ~remember to take your trash.
   ~remember to take your cigarette butts (or just don't smoke and pollute the lovely sea air).
   ~remember to pack your headphones (believe it or not no one wants to hear your music).
   ~kindly give your neighbors space and careful not to place your umbrella,chair or blanket too close.
   ~give your kids a quick lesson on "no running on others blankets or towells"
   ~give your kids another lesson on running too close to beach goers to avoid kicking sand on them.
   ~don't play ball, frisbee or fly kites near other beach goers.
   ~don't feed the seagulls (if possible eat under your umbrella) as these vultures will swoop down and
     pluck that food right out of your hand and create havoc around your beach area.
   ~shake towels or beach blankets away from others who are enjoying their beach time.
   ~follow posted warnings and pay attention to lifeguards.
Make it happen!

Another Nice One with a Sprinkling of Clouds Thrown In!

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  It's calm and quiet and a tad overcast.  Ms Sun's up there but hasn't been able to break through the light cloud cover over the horizon. Back on the bay side... "clear, blue sky"...go figure.  It'll be a mix of clouds and sun today with temps heading back into the mid-80s.  Breezes are nothing now but will wift (I mean waft) over the island from the S-SE at 14-16mph.  Tonight...still some cloud cover with temps heading back into the low-mid 70s as those Southerly breezes ramp up a bit at 21-25mph.  There's a slight chance (30%) of a passing stray shower tonight.  Tomorrow morning...40% chance of a shower kicking off the new week.  Speaking of the new week...looking nice for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  For today though...fifth consecutive beautiful day in the weather department!
High tide:4:32p.m.
Low tide:10:00a.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:18p.m.
Rip Currents: "Moderate" Risk

And the Beauties keep coming!

Mornin'! It's 70° in Wildwood.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly.  No breezes.  It's a quiet, warm and a lovely Saturday morn.  It'll be lovely again today with sun pouring down in the deep blue sky as temps get into the mid-80s.  Breezes will be out of the South at 5-8mph. It's a perfect day and evening for the island's events. Temps in the 80s during the day and low 70s tonight.  This evening's breezes will be out of the South at 15-19mph.  ( full line up for this weekend - http://wildwoodsnj.com/calendar.cfm )  Still no rain in sight until possibly tomorrow tomorrow night.  Merry Christmas in July (Santa will be on the beach this afternoon in North Wildwood and the Christmas boat parade will be showcasing in the back bays and harbors)!
High tide:3:38p.m.
Low tide:9?01a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:19p.m.

More Loveliness

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood.  Just like yesterday and the day before, we're at the starting gate with stillness and haze.  And, just like the other forecasts, it'll be a repeat of weather.  We're going to have abundant sunshine (Ms Sun's beginning to shine as I type) with temps in the mid-80s and breezes out of the W-NW at 5-10mph.  Tonight...back down into the 60s with very light breezes (you know...light and variable). Not to sound too boring, but tomorrow and Sunday...more of the same. It'll be just perfect for Christmas in July's celebration and Santa's visit to the beach tomorrow afternoon and the Christmas boat show tomorrow night!  Looks like we won't see any rain showers until Monday evening.
High tide:2:50p.m.
Low tide:8:03a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:19p.m.
Rip Current: Low risk

Another Beach Day!

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood.  The sky is mostly clear as we've got us a bit of hazy conditions going on. Ms Sun's beginning to rise and begin the burn off of any haze that is up there.  No breezes to write about.  It's quiet and still with just the sound of birds chirping and laughing.  It'll be another winner as temps will get into the low 80s as the sun pours down.  Breezes will be out of the W-NW at 5-10mph.  Tonight...clear and low of 66° with light and variable breezes.  Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday look pretty much the same.  It's a perfect week down the Shore.
High tide:2:06p.m.
Low tide:7:11a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:20p.m.
Rip Current:Low Risk (low risk means that ocean "currents" conditions are not expected to support the development of life threatening rip currents. However, life threatening rip currents do often occur in the vicinity of jetties, reefs, and piers.)  So, just stay away from those things!

Perfect Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood. It's clear and sunny and most importantly the humidity is gone.  There's a very light breeze out of the W-NW and it feels much cooler and refreshing outside.  Finally.  It'll be lovely today with temps in the low-mid 80s and that humidity hitting the back burner for a little while.  Tonight...clear and mild with temps in the low 60s and breezes out of the W-SW at 8-10mph.  The rest of the week...looking splendid...sunny with temps in the low-mid 80s.  A little rain on the forecast Sunday night but other than that...you picked an excellent week if you're here!
High tide:1:23p.m.
Low tide:6:54p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:21p.m.
Rip Current: Low risk

Humid Again - Air Advisory Posted

Mornin'!  It's 80° in Wildwood.  We're under hazy, hot and humid conditions.  It doesn't feel as heavy as yesterday but the dew point is 76° which is major humid.  Another thing just like yesterday is Ms Sun.  She's lying in wait even though she's up.  The haze is keeping her at a comfortable distance.  Once she breaks through...we'll be tapping 90° again.  We got up to 93° yesterday.  A stray shower and/or thunderstorm (30% chance) is again possible (we got no rain yesterday or last night).  Breezes will be out of the SW at 4-6mph.  Tonight...partly cloudy with a stray shower and/or thunderstorm possible with a low of 69° and breezes out of the South at 5-10mph.   Tomorrow...not quite as hot as yesterday and today but sunny and in the mid-upper 80s.  And, it's pretty much the same Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  After today, keep the garden hose nearby as there's no rain in sight for the next five days and your plants will certainly have their tongues hanging out with thirst.
High tide:12:40p.m.
Low tide:6:06p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:22p.m.
Rip Current: Low risk

Major "Humma-ditty" today

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood.  It's quiet, very still (no breezes) and thick with humidity (96%).  Hubby just said "wait till you go out there...we're living in South Africa this morning."  We're in the soup.  My father once called days like this "humma-ditty" days.  We're in the thickness of the start to a hot one. It's overcast and some morning rain showers are in the forecast.  It'll hit 90° today once Ms Sun's in the mix and she's due to check in today.  It'll be mostly sunny today with a mix of some clouds as we hit the 90s and winds commence from the W-SW at 5-10mph.  A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible throughout the day (20% chance).  Tonight...a few passing clouds with that ol' chance of a stray shower and/or thunderstorm remaining in the lineup (20% chance).  Temps will drop down into the low-mid 70s with winds out of the W-SW at 5-10mph.  Be aware of those West winds as they can bring the biting green head flies so pack some insect repellant with that sun block. Keep your eye on the sky (or doppler) today for any pop-up stormy weather. Tomorrow looks like it'll be much like today. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday look like keepers. 
High tide:11:56a.m.
Low tide:5:25p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:22p.m.
Rip tides:Low risk
Now that we're the height of tourism season and crowded beaches...take heed:
Beach Etiquette tips:
   ~remember to take your trash.
   ~remember to take your cigarette butts (or just don't smoke and pollute the lovely sea air).
   ~remember to pack your headphones (believe it or not no one wants to hear your music).
   ~kindly give your neighbors space and careful not to place your umbrella,chair or blanket too close.
   ~give your kids a quick lesson on "no running on others blankets or towells"
   ~give your kids another lesson on running too close to beach goers to avoid kicking sand on them.
   ~don't play ball, frisbee or fly kites near other beach goers.
   ~don't feed the seagulls (if possible eat under your umbrella) as these vultures will swoop down and
     pluck that food right out of your hand and create havoc around your beach area.
   ~shake towels or beach blankets away from others who are enjoying their beach time.
   ~follow posted warnings and pay attention to lifeguards.

Heat Advisory Posted Today

Mornin'!  It's 76° in sunny Wildwood.  I got the forecast wrong yesterday as we didn't get the showers or thunderstorms predicted in some forecasts.  It was gray and ominous at times and never rained at all, but Ms Sun did pop out every once in awhile along with lovely seabreezes keeping things feeling comfortable.  For today...not so much as Ms Sun will be causing a heat advisory that's posted for today. It's feeling warm already this morning. Not a breeze out there yet.  It's supposed to get hot today as the thermometer gets up in the low 90s.  No rain showers in the mix today but there may be some clouds checked in (hopefully).  Breezes will be out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  Tonight...upper 70s with breezes still out of the SW at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow looks like a repeat of today.  Remember footwear for the beach...that bad boy will be blazing hot today and of course pack the Sunblock! It's looking like a "10" as beach ratings go!
High tide:11:11a.m.
Low tide:4:45p.m.
Ocean temp:74°
Sunset:8:23p.m.
Rip Currents:Low Risk

Mixed Bag Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  We're under clouds this morning.  We've got some varied forecasts for today and I'm sticking with mine...clouds and scattered showers today. A couple forecasts are saying sunshine until later today (late afternoon / early evening).  Here's the forecast I've picked to blog...mostly cloudy skies this morning followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms into this afternoon (50% chance).  By evening... still a 50% chance of rain.  Today's temps should hang around mid 80s with winds out of the S-SE at 10-20mph. Tonight's temps...back into the low-mid 70s with winds out of the S-SW at 20-25mph.  Tomorrow... a beach day with plentiful sunshine and warm...upper 80s / low 90s! Speaking of "plentiful"...plenty to do on the island this weekend...
http://www.wildwoodsnj.com/calendar.cfm
High tide:10:27a.m.
Low tide:4:06p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:8:24p.m.

Sunny, Warm and Dry

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood.  It's nice outside. We have a light, hazy sky as Ms Sun rises. No breezes or humidity to report.  It feels refreshing.  It'll be sunny to partly cloudy today.  Temps will be just tapping 80° with breezes out of the SE at 5-10mph.  Tonight...a few rain clouds move in as a stray shower and/or thunderstorm is possible.  Temps will drop back around 70° as winds shift from the South at 5-10mph.  As for this weekend...The muggies return as Saturday's still looking mostly cloudy as 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon with temps in the mid-80s.  One forecast says clouds with some sun on Saturday with 50% chance of showers and/or scattered thunderstorms developing late in the evening and/or the overnight (keep your eyes on the sky). Sunday...better of the two days with mostly sun shining and warm temps (upper 80s).
High tide:9:43a.m.
Low tide:3:24p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:8:24p.m.

More Comfortable Mix

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood.  The heat and humidity are checked out for a bit.  It's breezy (N-NE at 21-24mph) and nice.  We're currently under cloudy conditions.  I keep thinking it would be a good time to turn the air conditioner off to give it a rest but the heat and humidity will return this weekend.  Today though will be nice with humidity low and temps barely tapping 80° as we'll have a mix of clouds and sun all day. Winds will be out of the E-NE at 15-20mph.  Tonight...back into the upper 60s with clear, starlit skies and breezes light and variable.  Tomorrow more of the same and still looking "eh" for Saturday as there 50% chance of precipitation in the forecast.  Sunday...20% chance.
High tide:8:58a.m.
Low tide:2:41p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:8:25p.m.

Rainy Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 76° in Wildwood.  We're under clouds again although the horizon's got some brightness as Ms Sun's trying to show off while she does the rise and shine thing.  It's more like lighting the sky with shades or reds and purples.  And, you know what red sky in the morning means.  We never got the stormy, rainy weather yesterday other than a few spritz's in the morning. It turned out to be a partly sunny, blue-sky kind of day. Today's a different story as there's a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms and showers all throughout the day into tonight.  It'll be humid and muggy with temps in the mid 80s as breezes will be out of the N-NW at 5-10mph.  Tonight...same thing (chance of showers and/or thunderstorms) and then just clouds by midnight as temps head back into the low 70s. Tomorrow and Friday look fairly decent with Ms Sun stealing most of the show.  But now, the weekend's looking "eh" with that ol' "chance" of the wet stuff in the weather mix.
High tide:8:12a.m.
Low tide:1:54p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:8:26p.m.
New Moon: today (watch for tidal flooding especially if we get substantial rainfall!)

Ending Of A Nice Stretch Of Weather

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood.  We have some heavy cloud cover this early morn.  Not sure how much of Ms Sun we'll be seeing but chances are we'll miss her rising over the horizon today.  However, she's working it and painting the morning sky with all her expert pastels isn't out of the question either as the sky's looking pretty impressive even with those predominate dark, ominous clouds. Our decent stretch of nice weather looks like it might take a turn towards chance of rain. With the overcast and cloudy conditions some scattered showers and/or thunderstorms will be on the radar this morning. Storms are likely into the afternoon and evening as well (40% chance).  I wouldn't rule out peeks of sun today too. Temps will be in the mid-upper 80s creating some warm muggies. Breezes are nothing at the moment but will be out of the S-SW at 10-12mph later.  Tonight...60% chance of cloud cover and scattered thunderstorms.  Temps back down into the low 70s with breezes still out of the S-SW at 10-15mph. At this point, the weekend's looking A-OK.  The New Moon is tomorrow so you'll probably see much higher and lower tides that usual.  Watch where you drive as the water in the streets is salt water seeping over the island with that high tide and not good for you vehicle.
High Tide:7:24a.m.
Low Tide:1:05p.m.
Ocean Temp:76°
Sunset:8:26p.m.
New Moon: Tomorrow

Lovely Weather Continues

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly and no breezes to report.  It'll be yet another beauty weather day down the shore as temps get up into the low-mid 80s with mostly sunny conditions and a few clouds in the mix.  Breezes will be off the ocean (SE) at 9-13mph beginning in a little while.  Tonight...clouds roll in as it'll be overcast and warm (low-mid 70s) with breezes still out of the S-SE at 12-16mph.  It's looking like rain or the chance of rain beginning tomorrow and throughout the upcoming week.  The weather's cooperated and has given us some 5-star weather this long (mini-vacation) weekend as I've enjoyed a couple extra days off from work. Our visitors and company of family and friends also enjoyed the showering of perfect weather.  Today's no exception!  Life is good down the Shore!
High tide:6:30a.m. and 6:53p.m.
Low tide:12:15p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:27p.m.

Mostly Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in sunny, blue-sky Wildwood.  It's a lovely morning down the shore with no breezes at the moment (everything's perfectly still). Ms Sun's up and atom shining brightly in a cloudless, blue sky.  Some clouds will roll in (much like yesterday) as temps get up into the low-mid 80s.  Breezes will eventually be felt from the S-SE at 8-10mph.  Tonight...mix of clouds and sun with temps in the upper 60s/low 70s as breezes remain out of the S-SE at 12-13mph.  Tomorrow looks like mostly cloudy for the start of the day as Ms Sun eventually check in. There's a 60% chance of a scattered shower and/or thunderstorm tomorrow night.  But until then, we're once again a-ok!
High tide:6:00p.m.
Low tide:11:23a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:27p.m.

Decent Stretch Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood.  The haze and humidity are gone and the lovely cool, comfortable morning seashore breeze has taken over.  Breezes are out of the NW at 10-20mph.  It's so beautiful after the evening storms.  We had some late evening thunder boomers and heavy torrential, tropical rains.  No need to water the garden...thank you Mother Nature!  It'll be perfectly lovely this vacation day of mine!  Temps will get up into the mid-80s with plenty of sunshine and blue skies.  Breezes will be out of the NW (10-12mph) all day right into the night.  Temps will drop down into the upper 60s by then.  The weekend still has two thumbs up at least until Sunday evening when there's a 40% chance of precipitation.
High tide:4:01p.m.
Low tide:9:30a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:28p.m.











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Some More of the 3-H's

Mornin'! It's 75 tropical degrees in Wildwood.  It's hazy and warm with Ms Sun once again trying to figure it out.  She'll be shining down once she breaks on through.  It'll be another warm and humid one today as temps get up into the  upper 80s and possibly tapping 90°.  Breezes are nothing as not one leaf is moving on the tree outside my window.  They will commence a bit later out of the West at 7-9mph.  There's a chance of a stray shower and/or thunderstorm possible later this morning and/or this afternoon.  Tonight...partly cloudy with that chance of precipitation still possible as breezes shift just a tad from the SW at 10-15mph and temps head back to where they are right now...mid 70s.  Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday look like keepers;a bit hazy, hot and humid.  Keep on top of that doppler.
High tide:3:03p.m.
Low tide:8:29a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:28p.m.

Hazy, Hot and Humid

Mornin'!  It's 76° this early morn in Wildwood.  We've got us some Key West weather this morning!  It's warm, hazy and humid and by the looks of my tropical porch plants we've got lots of warm happiness going on.  Ms Sun's on the rise and once her rays hit the island, things will really begin to steam.  Mixed clouds and sun this morning and afternoon are on tap with temps possibly tapping 90°.  Breezes are nothing right now but will begin wifting (wafting) from the W-SW at 10-15mph.  Scattered thunderstorms could likely develop with this build up of heat and humidity (60% chance) later this afternoon.  Tonight...temps down into the mid-upper 70s with breezes remaining out of the SW at 16-25mph and scattered thunderstorms (40% chance) remain in the mix.  After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down. Sorry Eric Clapton's lyrics got right in the way.  After midnight, the clouds will clear out and so will some of the humidity.  The weekend's still looking A-OK...sunny, warm and dry!
High tide:2:07p.m.
Low tide:7:28a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:29p.m.

Hazy and Hot

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  Same start as yesterday...overcast, hazy and humid.  No breezes at the moment.  It's gonna be a bit on the warm side with temps climbing into the upper 80s and not surprised if we tap 90° when Ms Sun begins showing off.  It'll be mostly sunny with light clouds in the mix.  Breezes will be out of S-SW at 10-15mph.  Tonight...mostly clear with temps back in the low-mid 70s and breezes staying out of the S-SW.  No precipitation in the forecast today or tonight.  Tomorrow...60% chance of precipitation.  So far...the weekend's looking A-ok.
High tide:1:11p.m.
Low tide:6:32a.m. and 7:03p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:29p.m.
Rip Current: moderate
Man O' War: 5 discovered on our beaches in the last week.

Gray Monday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  We've got us some heavy cloud cover but along the horizon, Ms Sun is below all the dark clouds peeking in. Love when that happens. She just might set the gray clouds on fire with her majestic sun rise. There's lots of humidity and moisture in the air.  Feels like it might rain any minute.  A couple forecasts I've checked said showers in the morning with clouds in the afternoon.  One forecast said just clouds all day.  I'm going with the one that said 40% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms today. In fact, right now the doppler's got some kind of weather system heading right for Wildwood as I sit here.  Winds will be out of the E-SE at 14-19mph as temps get into the low 80s.  Tonight...back into the low 70s as breezes come out of the S-SE at 15-23mph. Tomorrow looks like a repeat of today.
High tide:12:15p.m.
Low tide:6:03p.m.
Ocean temp:74°
Sunset:8:29p.m.

Lovely Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in sunny Wildwood.  It's quiet (except for the seagulls) with no breezes to talk about.  There's no broken glass on the property this morning and everything's intact and looking fine.  The revelers were out in droves last night.  I have to say that includes me and hubby as we enjoyed a lovely evening down in Wildwood Crest at a free beach concert and got to see the great fireworks display.  It's been a nice 4th of July weekend! It'll be a lovely day today as Ms Sun tries to push the clouds around as it'll be a mix of clouds and sun today. Temps will be in the upper 70s and/or just tapping 80°.  Breezes will be out of the E-SE today 8-10mph.  Tonight...increasing clouds rolling in with temps down in the low-70s while breezes remain out of the SE at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow's looking "eh" with more clouds rolling in and a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm. 
High tide:11:19a.m.
Low tide:5:09p.m.
Ocean temp:74°
Sunset:8:30p.m.

Happy 4th of July!

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood.  Happy 4th of July!  It's overcast with a good amount of cloud cover as Ms Sun's giving it all she's got to shine through.  It's a tad breezy (E-NE 15-23mph) and dry.  I just swept up the broken beer bottles from my property and sidewalk as sirens are blaring everywhere in the distance at 6a.m.!  Like I said "Happy 4th of July"!  Where's that seagull laughter in the distance when you need it?  It'll be "eh" today as there's a 40% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms this morning into this afternoon.  Temps...mid-upper 70s and breezes...E-NE at 18-23mph.  Parades could be at risk for holiday crapola weather but late afternoon backyard BBQs and fireworks tonight looking salvageable. Tonight...considerable cloudiness with temps in the mid-upper 60s and winds N-NE at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow...plenty of sun with temps tapping 80°.
High tide:10:26a.m.
Low tide:4:20p.m.
Ocean temp:71°
Sunset:8:30p.m.

The Celebration Begins

Mornin'!  The celebration of July 4th has officially begun!  It's 69° in Wildwood. I'm getting a late start to the blog this morning. Totally sidetracked with other stuff on my day off.  I'm happy to say I've got a long weekend ahead of me! It's overcast and hazy at the moment. Ms Sun's giving it her best shot though. It's dry and a bit humid. And, it's amazingly quiet with every empty home surrounding me now filled (probably not to capacity yet) and every single available parking space in the neighborhood taken. Amazing what one (2 if you include the Memorial Day holiday) weekend can be transformed into.  Time to "vacation" baby!
Okay, lets do today's weather...a mix of clouds and sun with that chance of a stray shower and/or thunderstorm again (we got hit intensely yesterday with one of those).  There's a smaller chance today (20%) than yesterday (yesterday's was 40-60%). Keep your eye on the sky or doppler. Temps are going into the mid-upper 70s with breezes off the ocean (nice) E-NE at 5-10mph. Tonight...clouds still in the mix with a 40% chance of a shower and/or thunderstorm. Temps back down into the upper 60s with breezes still off the ocean at E-SE at 5-10mph. Tomorrow...sorry to say there's a 60% chance of rain all day and night.  We could see peeks of sun and not have a total washout kind of day so have your alternative plans in order. Sunday's the better of the weekend days being mostly sunny and warm (low 80s) with breezes off the land. By the way...breezes off the land (Westerly) could mean the attack of the green head flies on the beach.  They love coconut oiled, sweaty, salty bodies and bite really hard.  Put "repellent" on the beach bag check list. Tides are still running a bit high and low due to that full moon we had this week. It sure doesn't help intense rain showers (flooding) or parking as some streets put forth tide waters and you sure don't want to introduce your vehicle to that sea water if you don't have to. Have fun celebrating our freedom!
High tide:9:36a.m. and 9:50p.m.
Low tide:3:31p.m.
Ocean temp:72°
Sunset:8:30p.m.
Rip Currents:moderate

Holiday Mix

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  It's quiet (except for the seagulls) with a light overcast haze over the island.  We're supposed to expect clouds and showers today with no major heatwaves (90+degrees) in the plan. It is a bit humid though. Today will be mostly overcast with rain showers and/or thunderstorms at times (60% chance).  Temps in the upper 70s with breezes out of the E-NE at 8-10mph.  Tonight...considerable cloudiness with more rain possible.  Temps down into the upper 60s. I'm getting various weather reports for the weekend but for the most part it looks a bit crappy if you want unlimited sun and blue skies.  Not gonna happen.  But, no all day soaking rains either... like 40-60% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms today through Saturday.  Sunday's still the only day with sun pouring down, low 80s  and 0% chance of precipitation.  I'm gone with mostly gray for the next couple days...no rainy washouts...just not perfect beach days.  You know.  Keep your eye on the sky and doppler (http://m.weatherbug.com/NJ/Wildwood-weather/local-radar/doppler-radar?cid=14) .
High tide:8:50a.m.
Low tide:2:43p.m.
Ocean tem:72°
Sunset:8:30p.m.

Welcome aboard July!

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood.  We're under some clouds.  In fact, it's spitting out there...little droplets of rain on the ol' skylight this morning.  We're going to have a mix of clouds and sun with stray showers and/or thunderstorms on the menu all day (20% chance).  Temps...high of 84° with W-SW breezes wifting (wafting) over the island at 5-10mph.  Tonight...some clearing but clouds are staying checked in as more stray showers and/or thunderstorms are still possible as temps head back into the upper 60s and winds will be light and variable from the W-SW.  Tomorrow, Friday and Saturday all have that possibility of rain showers in their forecasts (30-40% chance) with Sunday coming in as the first full sunny-cloudless day in July! Full Moon is today...watch that tidal flooding and not sure if we'll actually see that stupendous full moon rise this evening.  Keep your eye on the sky!
High tide:8:04a.m.
Low tide:1:54p.m.
Ocean temp:72°
Sunset:8:29p.m.
Full Moon Rise:7:59p.m.