Good Day Down The Shore This Last Day Of August

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's just about up and over the horizon.  It's calm with no breezes to note.  The Dewpoint is 65° and Humidity's 90%.  It's quiet and lovely outside this morning.  The seagulls in the distance appear happy as their laughter can be heard blocks away. The briny aroma of the sea is in the air.  It'll be a nice day down the Shore with plenty of sunshine, light breezes out of the W-SW at 6-9mph and temps tapping 80°.  Tonight...mostly clear, then clouds roll in as there's a 20% chance of a passing shower right into the overnight.  Temps will drop back into the low 60s with breezes out of the W-NW at 7-12mph.  Tomorrow's forecast is sunny but much cooler...temps in the upper 60s. Saturday's looking wet (Sunday morning could be too) with Labor Day...A-OK.  So, for now...it's "Adios August, until we meet again."
High tide:4:25p.m.
Low tide:9:54a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:32p.m.
UV Index:7-8 (high)
Rip Currents: Moderate (if you're planning on entering the surf, check with lifeguards first and be sure to swim within sight of them; never swimming alone or at night).

Pretty Nice Humpday

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  It's cloudy, damp and heavy with moisture out there from all yesterday's and last night's rains. It's a bit breezy (North 10-15mph).  Humidity's 93% and Dewpoint is 61°.  Once most of these morning clouds drift on out of here, it'll be mostly sunny with a mix of clouds and sun as the temps get into the low-mid 70s.  Breezes will continue from the North at 9-18mph.  Tonight...partly cloudy with temps back down into the 60s (mid 60s) with SW breezes at 6-9mph.  Tomorrow...mostly sunny with warmer temps as well as rain in the evening forecast.  The upcoming holiday weekend seems to be 50-50 with the latter part being nicer.  I'm still somewhat in disbelief again as Labor Day weekend knocks on our front door.  Summer certainly always seems to want to fly by.
High tide:3:31p.m.
Low tide:8:56p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:33p.m.
UV Index: 7 (high)
Rip Current:High Risk: means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist in the surf...watch for beach flag-postings and check with lifeguards if you plan on entering the ocean.

Wind Advisory, High Surf Advisory, Rip Current Advisory

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly with winds out of the North at 9-12mph w/gusting.  It'll be a wet one today with plenty of rain and wind.  There are advisories post for today: high surf and wind.  Expect a rainy day (heavy at times) with winds out of the East at 25-30mph with gusting (as much as 50mph).  Temps will be in the low-mid 70s with 100% chance of rain (1-2" possible).  Tonight...rain 80% chance and heavy at times) with temps in the mid 60s and winds out of the NE at 25-30mph with gusting of 50mph.  Tomorrow...sunny and mild with temps in the mid-upper 70s.
High tide:2:41p.m.
Low tide:8:48p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:35p.m.
UV Index: 1 (low)
Rip Currents:Red Zone...don't enter the surf

Breezy Monday

Mornin'!  It's 69° in sunny Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's: 61% and the Dewpoint is 54° making for a Fall-like morn again.  It's bright and clear with plenty of sun in the sky and sea breeze in the air this early morn (East 13-16mph).  It'll be partly sunny / partly cloudy today with breezes (Eastery 18-25mph)  all day with temps in the mid-upper 60s.  Tonight...more clouds than stars with a 30% chance of showers, temps in the mid-upper 60s and breezes out of the East at 20-25mph.
High tide:1:53p.m.
Low tide:7:46p.m.
Ocean temp: 75°
Sunset:7:36p.m.
UV Index:7-8 (high)
Rip Currents: High..."red zone"...don't be surprised to see some of the beaches marked "closed" today as high risk rips are dangerous and potentially life threatening currents.  Check with lifeguards before hitting the drink and don't ever consider swimming alone or on an unguarded beach.

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'! It's 64° in Wildwood NJ.  It's a pleasant (fairly cool) morning with another lovely day on tap.  We'll have plenty of sunshine (Ms Sun's rising as I type... Sunrise:6:25a.m.), Currently the  Dewpoint's 59° and Humidity's 83%.  Not much in the line of breezes this early morn.  That will change though as it looks like another breezy day.  Like yesterday, the breezes will ramp up from the N-NE at 15-20mph.  Temps will be in the mid-upper 70s.  Tonight...clouds roll in as it'll be partly cloudy with  a 20% chance of a passing shower with temps in the mid-upper 60s and breezes out of the E-NE at 15-20mph.
High tide:1:05p.m.
Low tide:6:49p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:38p.m.
UV Index: 7-8 (high)
Rip Currents: Moderate (only swim in the ocean on guarded beaches)

Sunny Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining in the clear, morning sky.  Breezes are light out of the E-NE at 7-8mph.  Humidity's low again:80% with Dew point at 56°.  It's a very lovely morning down the Shore.  It'll be a nice one too today with plenty of sunshine, temps in the mid-upper 70s and breezes out of the E-NE at 10-15mph.  Tonight...clear with temps back in the mid-upper 60s and breezes out of the E-SE at 11-13mph.  Tomorrow looks sunny but much breezier.
High tide:12:18p.m.
Low tide:6:00p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:7:39p.m.
UV Index: 8 (high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

Another "almost" Fall-like Day

Mornin'!  It's 66° in Wildwood NJ.  What a difference another day makes...humidity's 76° and the dew point's 58°.  It's partially cloud covered out there at the moment with a very light breeze out of the North at 6-8mph.  Ms Sun's on her way as it'll be partly sunny / partly cloudy today with breezes all over the place beginning where they are now (North), then out of the N-NE and switching to the W-SW all at 10-15 mph while temps rise into the upper 70s maybe even tapping 80°.  Tonight...more cloud cover with a 20% chance of rain showers and temps in the upper 60s / low 70s.  The weekend's looking eh...pretty good and a bit Autumn-like with plenty of sunshine and temps in the mid 70s (there's a forecast or two that are saying possibility of rain showers and windy conditions).
High tide:11:29a.m.
Low tide:5:14p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:7:41p.m.
UV Index:8 (high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

First Taste of "The Jewel"

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  What a difference a day makes!  Humidity's 82% and Dewpoint is 62°!  It's crisp and clear with no breezes.  Feels more like Autumn than Summer this early morn.  Ms Sun's crossing the horizon as I type.  It'll be lovely today with plentiful sunshine pouring down as well as some milky, floating clouds, breezes out of the N-NW at 5-10mph, and temps barely tapping 80°.  Tonight...clear, temps in the upper 60s, breezes out of the NW at 5-10mph.
High tide:10:41a.m.
Low tide:4:30p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:7:42p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (very high)
Rip Current:Low Risk

Hump day Mix

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear (starlit) and still (no breezes).  It still feels very warm and humid out there.  Dewpoint is 75° and Humidity is 97%.  We're going to have a mix of clouds and sun today with temps in the low-mid 80s and breezes out of the W-NW at 9-11mph.  Out of 4 forecasts I've checked, 3 reported a mostly cloudy hump day.  Just saying.  I think Ms Sun will break through during parts of the day.  Tonight...mix of clouds and clear skies with temps in the mid-upper 70s and breezes out of the N-NW at 15-20mph.  At this time, the weekend's looking bright and sunny with much cooler temps (low-mid 70s) and lower humidity.
High tide:9:53a.m.
Low tide:3:44p.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:7:44p.m.
UV Index:7 (moderate)
Rip Current:Low risk

A hazy, hot and humid One

Mornin'!  It's 76° in Wildwood NJ.  It's warm and humid outside this early morn with partly cloudy skies and a light breeze out of the South at 4-8mph.  Dewpoint is 75° and Humidity's 95%.  Today's weather menu will have a mix of sun, clouds, humid haze and warm temps mid-upper 80s (maybe tapping 90s). S-SW winds will check in later at 15-25mph.  Tonight...warm with temps in the mid-70s and breezy with winds out of the S-SW at 20-30mph.  There's a 20% chance of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm on the overnight.  Tomorrow looks like it could be a wet hump day.  The weekend's looking almost like autumn weather.
High Tide:9:05a.m.
Low Tide:2:56p.m.
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunset:7:45p.m.
UV Index: 9 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate...moderate risk implies that if you're planning to enter the surf, it wouldn't hurt to check with local beach patrols/lifeguards first to learn what you're up against.  Always swim within sight of lifeguards and never at unguarded beaches, alone or at night.  And, expect a good work out as the ocean current is a true force to be dealt with.  Read up on the technique of swimming parallel to shore until the rip current releases its hold of you so you can head to shore.  And, when entering the ocean, take note where your beach camp is because within seconds you may be wondering "where the heck am I."  As for umbrella...today's winds will without a doubt challenge umbrella placement.  Use one of those screw-in beach umbrella anchors and even better a bungee cord to steady the umbrella by clipping it to your beach bag, beach cart or cooler.  Happy Beaching!

Eclipse Day

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  It's quiet and still with some hazy cloud cover. Dewpoint is 70° with Humidity: 91%.   Ms Sun's ready to rise and shine on a day that she'll be covered by moon later this afternoon.  It'll be another nice day down the shore with temps in the low 80s and breezes out of the South at 5-10mph.  We might see a bit of cloud cover drifting in by this afternoon and hopefully, it's after the much anticipated Solar Eclipse.  The south Jersey shore will be having a "Partial" eclipse as we're not in the path of the "Full" solar eclipse.  The "Partial Totality" Eclipse for Wildwood begins at 1:22p.m. (eastern time) with the maximum eclipse at 2:46p.m. and ending at 4:03p.m. with the duration being 2 hours and 41 minutes.  Tonight...partly clear with clouds rolling in bringing with them the possibility of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm (30% chance) more towards the overnight.  Temps will be in the low 70s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  

High tide:8:16a.m.

Low tide:2:05p.m.

Ocean temp: 77°

Sunset:7:47p.m.

UV Index: 8-9 (very high)

Rip Currents: Low risk

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 74° in sunny Wildwood NJ.  What a difference a day makes...it's gorgeous this morning.  Ms Sun's shining brightly, there's a light breeze out of the North at 10-15mph.  Here's the difference...dew point is 66°  and humidity is 77% and it's a perfectly lovely morning down the shore.  It'll stay that way as temps climb into the low 80s with N-NW breezes 10-15mph.  Humidity won't be intense like it's been as of late.  Tonight...upper 60's / low 70s with W-SW breezes at 5-10mph and clear skies. It's looking like a terrific beach day but pack the insect repellent with those westerly winds in today's forecast.  Oh...it's looking good for the eclipse tomorrow too!
High tide:7:25a.m and 7:43p.m.
Low tide:1:12p.m.
Ocean temp: 77°
Sunset:7:48p.m.
UV Index: 8-9 (very high)
Rip Current: low risk

Sunny Saturday (eventually) With Possibility of Pesky Green Head Flies

My Garden Butterfly

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ. We've dried out from last night's storms and it's still a bit on the cloudy/gray side with not much in the line of breezes.  It's still and humid.  Humidity's 96% and Dewpoint is 74°.  It'll heat up today as the sun begins to shine down and temps climb into the low-mid 80s with plenty of sunshine in the weekend forecast.  Breezes (unfortunately) will be out of the West at 7-10 (pack the insect repellent).  Tonight...partly cloudy with 30% chance of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm developing late with temps in the mid-upper 70s and breezes out of the W-SW at 7-10mph.  Tomorrow...repeat of today with no rain in sight until at least Wednesday.  Looks like we're in good shape for the solar eclipse.
High Tide:6:28a.m. and 6:50p.m.
Low Tide:12:16p.m.
Ocean Temp:77°
Sunset:7:49p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (High)
Rip Currents: Low Risk

TGIF - With Rain Comin'

Mornin'!  It's 76° in Wildwood, NJ.  It's partially clear and breezy (S-SW 15-20mph).  Humidity's 94% with Dewpoint 75%.  The aroma of rain is in the sea breeze this morning but Ms Sun's trying to rise and shine.  Clear skies on the doppler at the moment.  All forecasts report that rain is on its way as there's a chance (40%) of rain showers and/or thunderstorms before noon.  Temps will just tap 80° with Southerly winds at 15-20mph.  Tonight...cloudy with even a higher chance (80%) of rain and/or thunderstorms (some could be severe) along with heavy winds (SW 20-25mph). Temps...back down into the low-mid 70s.  Tides could be higher as not only is the eclipse Monday but so is the "New" moon.  And, even three days out the Full and New moons do affect the tides big time especially if we're in for some heavy rains.  Ending on a good note...the weekend's looking mighty fine!
High tide:5:25a.m. and 5:50p.m.
Low tide:11:18a.m.
Ocean temp: 77°
Sunset:7:51p.m.
UV Index:5 (moderate)
Rip Current: moderate: very aggressive ocean

FOOTNOTE: It's 1:15p.m. and not a cloud in the sky.  We're having a perfectly warm, summer beach day since my early morning blog entry.  I just checked the doppler and no nasty weather systems nearby.  I guess tonight's forecast of rain showers and thunderstorms still remain to be seen.

Friday Beach Etiquette tips~
~Never leave trash on the beach and even better yet...pick up any you see whether it's yours or not.     Note trash and recycle containers as The Wildwoods do recycle.
~Don't forget those cigarette butts...collect and trash them (or just don't smoke and pollute the lovely sea air). Never stick them in the sand and leave them...that'll be tomorrow's find for the little kid digging in the sand.  Plus, cigarette filters take years to decompose and could be taken to the ocean by the tides giving sea life harmful/toxic cigarette filter tidbits to swallow.
~Remember to pack headphones (believe it or not no one wants to hear your music blaring from your boom box).  Big, loud boom boxes are not welcomed on the beach.
~Kindly give your neighbors space when selecting your beach site. Courtesy is key. Careful not to plop down in others personal beach space.
~Teach children some beach etiquette. Running nearby others and kicking or throwing sand is a no-brainer but sometimes you'd never know it.  Dropping one potato chip thoughtlessly will create seagull havoc.
~Feeding the seagulls is a big no-no. Eat and snack smartly. Using hands to express emotion when holding your sandwich up or out is a magnet for swooping gulls.  Eat under your umbrella or hooded sand chair as the beach vultures (gulls) are eyeing beach goers constantly trying to find who's eating and looking for the right opportune moment to swoop down and pluck your lunch right out of your hand or mouth (seen it happen many times). Once they get you then the havoc begins as 40 other gulls come in for a food fight of your scattered lunch.  By the way, seagulls know "chip bags" and if they see one sticking out of your unsupervised beach bag, they will think nothing of helping themselves and remove the chips from your bag as well as share your snacks with their gull friends while you're taking a walk or a dip (seen it happen many times).
~Playing ball, frisbee, corn hole, and kite-flying etc on the back side of the beach (dune side), not near beachgoers (the beach patrol will usually stop you anyway if you're in the wrong area.)
~shake towels and blankets away from others noting the wind direction.
~follow posted warnings (closed beaches, rip currents, surfboard/boogie board area etc) and always pay attention to lifeguards.
~Enjoy beaching!

Summertime in the City

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  It's warm and hazy (not foggy like yesterday) with no breezes to note.  It's still thick and heavy with 95% humidity and a 74° dew point.  It'll be another warm one today with lots of hazy sunshine and humidity and temps in the low 80s.  Breezes will commence from the N-NW at 6-8mph and switch up later this afternoon from the E-SE at 9-12mph then again tonight from the South at 15-20mph.  Temps will drop down tonight into the low 70s as clouds roll on in bringing an 80% chance of late developing showers and/or thunderstorms.  This cloudy/rainy system looks like it will stay checked in until the wee hours of Saturday morning.  The weekend's looking A-OK though.
High tide:4:46p.m.
Low tide:10:17a.m.
Ocean temp:77°
Sunset:7:52p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (very high)
Rip Currents: Moderate (swim near a lifeguard)

Foggy Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  Dewpoint is also 72° with 96% humidity.  It's foggy with no breezes to note.  It's humid and dank.  Have no fear...Ms Sun's coming back and will be breaking through that fog some time later this morning.  As the sun shines, temps will be in the low-mid 80s with breezes out of the W-NW 5-10mph. Tonight...mostly clear, low 70s, breezes out of the SW at 5-10mph.  Be aware of the surf again today...very intense Rip Currents thanks to Hurricane Gert way off the coast in the midst of the Atlantic and giving our shore a run for its money.  Check with guards before entering the drink!
High tide:3:40p.m.
Low tide:9:11a.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:7:53p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (High)
Rip Currents:High Risk (Dangerous Surf Conditions)

Damp Tuesday

Mornin'!  It's 75 balmy degrees in Wildwood NJ.  It's feeling much like the tropics this early morn.  Dewpoint is 73° with humidity 97%.  It's thick and humid with lots of moisture in the briny air.  No breezes to note.  All my indoor tropical plants now outside for the season are deliriously happy.  My back porch has Key West written all over it!  It'll be a mostly gray, very moist, humid day with rain showers and/or thunderstorms likely (90% chance).  Some storms in the area could produce heavy rainfall.  Temps won't get much higher than they are now...76 or 77° with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Due to Hurricane Gert out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, our coast is going to experience some intense rip currents and wave action for the next two days.  You've been warned...check with beach patrol/lifeguards before heading into the drink.  The Surfers are drooling but the average swimmer/bather should take this warning very seriously as the current will take you far from the safety of the shore. Tonight...mostly cloudy with rain producing clouds pretty much out of here. It'll still feel warm and humid with temps in the low 70s and breezes out of the NE 3-6mph.  Tomorrow and Thursday...back to sunshine and warmer temps.
High tide:2:38pm
Low tide:8:00am and 9:07pm
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:7:55pm
UV Index:4 (moderately low)
Rip Currents: moderate risk

Monday Mix of Sun and Hazy Clouds

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  It's hazy as the dark, morning sky begins to brighten.  It's still...no breezes to note.  It's aromatic...fragrance of the fishy, briny, marshland hits you the moment you go outside.  It'll be sunny this morning as clouds filter in and make it a hazy/cloudy day.  Temps will head up to almost 80° as breezes wift (waft) over the island from the East at 5-10mph.  No rain is in the forecast.  Tonight...more clouds with a 20% chance of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm while temps drop back into the the low-70s with breezes out of the E-SE at 5-10mph.
High tide:1:40p.m.
Low tide:6:57a.m. and 7:53p.m.
Ocean temp: 75°
Sunset:7:56p.m.
UV Index:7-8 (med-mod)
Rip Current:Low Risk

Partly Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  We're soaked from yesterday's rains and the first thing you get when stepping outside (away from the air conditioned house) is tropics.  It's 97% humidity and 74° dewpoints.  No breezes to note. We're under hazy cloud cover as Ms Sun begins the trek over the ocean's horizon.  Once she's up though, she'll be competing with lots of cloud cover today as it'll be partly sunny / partly cloudy with humid conditions and temps tapping 80°. Breezes will eventually commence from the NW at 5-10mph.  No rain's in today's forecast by the way.  It'll be a perfect day for the North Wildwood Annual Flea Market all along Kennedy Boulevard.  Tonight...same...humid, hazy cloud cover, temps in the upper 60s / low 70s and breezes out of the West at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow...clouds staying checked in along with the sunshine and a 20-30% chance of showers.
High tide:12:46p.m.
Low tide: 6:02a.m. and 6:45p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:57p.m.
UV Index:8 High
Rip Currents: Low Risk

Soggy Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly and has been since around midnight. There's a very light (barely there) breeze out of the SW at 3-5mph.  Ms Sun's not having her grand entrance any time soon. Temps will barely tap 80° as it'll be cloudy with rain showers in the forecast throughout the entire day (80% chance) into this evening (50% chance). There's even a chance of a passing thunderstorm included in those rain showers.  Also, be aware of the tides and street flooding.  Winds will be out of the South today at 6-15mph; tonight...SW at 7-9mph as temps drop back into the low 70s.  Tomorrow looks like Ms Sun will be back but with warmer temps and some of those leftover clouds.
High tide:11:55a.m.
Low tide:5:50p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:7:59p.m.
UV Index:4 (low)
Rip Currents: Low Risk

FOOTNOTE: It's 2:15p.m. and it's been raining since this morning.  It's coming down at a good clip and creating flooding in my street.  Be aware if you're in a flood zone on the island as some neighborhoods get much more flooding than others.  You know the drill...move your vehicle to higher ground if necessary.

Friday Loveliness

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  It's a bit hazy with dry, less humid conditions and no breezes to note.  Ms Sun's up and shining down on us.  It'll be sunny at least for the first half of the day.  Later this afternoon...clouds roll in as we're possibly in for some afternoon passing rain showers and/or thunderstorms (20% chance). Temps will be tapping 80° as breezes waft over the island from the S-SE at 6-11mph.  Tonight...more cloud cover and with an increasing chance (60%) of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm.  Temps will head back down where they are now...upper 60s / low 70s with breezes out of the S at 5-10mph.  The weekend...tomorrow looks like it'll be mostly cloudy with some rain showers in the forecast (60% chance).  And, Sunday looks mostly sunny with some clouds in the mix and another chance of a passing shower (20% chance).  Looks like the next few days could be "doppler" weather...keep your eye on it!
High tide:11:08a.m.
Low tide:5:05p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:00p.m.
UV Index: 9 (very high)
Rip Current: Low risk

Friday Beach Etiquette tips~
~Never leave trash on the beach and even better yet...pick up any you see whether it's yours or not.     Note trash and recycle containers as The Wildwoods do recycle.
~Don't forget those cigarette butts...collect and trash them (or just don't smoke and pollute the lovely sea air). Never stick them in the sand and leave them...that'll be tomorrow's find for the little kid digging in the sand.  Plus, cigarette filters take years to decompose and could be taken to the ocean by the tides giving sea life harmful/toxic cigarette filter tidbits to swallow.
~Remember to pack headphones (believe it or not no one wants to hear your music blaring from your boom box).  Big, loud boom boxes are not welcomed on the beach.
~Kindly give your neighbors space when selecting your beach site. Courtesy is key. Careful not to plop down in others personal beach space.
~Teach children some beach etiquette. Running nearby others and kicking or throwing sand is a no-brainer but sometimes you'd never know it.  Dropping one potato chip thoughtlessly will create seagull havoc.
~Feeding the seagulls is a big no-no. Eat and snack smartly. Using hands to express emotion when holding your sandwich up or out is a magnet for swooping gulls.  Eat under your umbrella or hooded sand chair as the beach vultures (gulls) are eyeing beach goers constantly trying to find who's eating and looking for the right opportune moment to swoop down and pluck your lunch right out of your hand or mouth (seen it happen many times). Once they get you then the havoc begins as 40 other gulls come in for a food fight of your scattered lunch.  By the way, seagulls know "chip bags" and if they see one sticking out of your unsupervised beach bag, they will think nothing of helping themselves and remove the chips from your bag as well as share your snacks with their gull friends while you're taking a walk or a dip (seen it happen many times).
~Playing ball, frisbee, corn hole, and kite-flying etc on the back side of the beach (dune side), not near beachgoers (the beach patrol will usually stop you anyway if you're in the wrong area.)
~shake towels and blankets away from others noting the wind direction.
~follow posted warnings (closed beaches, rip currents, surfboard/boogie board area etc) and always pay attention to lifeguards.
~Enjoy beaching!

Repeat Of Yesterday

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  It's sunny with no breezes to note.  That salty briny aroma is in the morning air.  It'll be a repeat of yesterday...almost tapping 80°, blue skies, plentiful sunshine and breezes off the sea (Eastery 5-10mph).  Tonight...clear, temps in the upper 60s / low 70s with breezes out of the South 5-10mph.  The weekend's looking "eh" with Sunday now being the better of the two days but both will have lots of clouds with Saturday being the cloudier and wetter (80% chance of showers).
High tide:10:26a.m.
Low tide:4:34p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:01p.m.
UV Index: 9-10 (high)
Rip Currents: Low risk

Very Nice Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  It's a beauty as Ms Sun's up and at the moment trying to shine through the leftover horizon cloud cover.  It's still with no breezes to report.  There are seagulls having fun in the neighborhood as they're all loudly squawking and laughing loud enough to wake the neighborhood.  It's fragrant with the salty brine aroma of the sea and marsh in the air.  Looks like a hump day keeper today with temps tapping 80°, plentiful sunshine and breezes out of the N-NE at 5-10mph. Tonight...clear with breezes out of the S-SE at 8-10mph and temps in the upper 60s.  Tomorrow...a repeat of today.  So far...the weekend's looking 50-50 with Saturday being the better of the two days.
High tide:9:48a.m.
Low tide:3:43p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:02p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (high)
Rip Current: Low risk

Another Gray Day on Tap

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover as it's raining lightly with hardly a breeze.  Lots of that ol' "marsh fragrance" in the air this morning.  It'll be a mostly cloudy day with showers off and on this morning (60% chance of precipitation) along with some mist and patchy fog.  Ms Sun will be doing her best to peek through. Clouds in the forecast this afternoon. Temps will climb into the mid-upper 70s with breezes out of the NW at 9-12mph.  Tonight...still mostly cloudy with some clearing, temps in the upper 60s / low 70s and breezes out of the W-NW at 9-11mph.  We probably won't see much of Ms Sun today but she'll be checking back in tomorrow in full regalia.
High tide:9:11a.m.
Low tide:3:02p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:04p.m.
UV Index:4 (low-moderate)
Rip Currents:Moderate

National Lighthouse Day

Hereford Lighthouse, North Wildwood

Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover and stillness (no breezes to note).  Thing's are-a-changin' though as we're under a Flash Flood Watch as we could receive up to 2" of rain (100% chance of rain today) and SSE Winds at 20-30mph before this day is over.  It'll become windy then the rain and/or thunderstorms will arrive sometime this afternoon.  A few storms may be severe.  Temps will be in the upper 70s. Tonight...windy with rain (80% chance), temps in the upper 60s and winds out of the W-SW at 20-30mph. It's a Full Moon...something you certainly don't need when the day's forecast is this much rain.  I'd be aware of my surroundings and play it safe (don't chance driving through the flood waters).  I'm moving my vehicle to higher ground and wearing flipflops to work today.
High tide:8:33a.m. and 8:45p.m. (keep in mind the high tides are one hour later on the bay/marsh side of the island).
Low tide:2:20p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:05p.m.
UV Index:2 (low)
Rip Currents: Moderate

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  It's sunny with no breezes to note.  It's quiet except for the seagulls.  There's no parking available anywhere as we're in the very thick of it now.  Two more weeks and we'll begin to get back to the somewhat "off-season" feel.  Last two weeks of July and first two weeks of August give this island an intensity of being inhabited that's hard to ignore or better yet...hard to describe.  Anyway...for this lovely Sunday ahead we'll have mostly sunny, less humid conditions with some clouds in the mix as temps tap 80° and breezes commence from the SW at 5-10mph.  Tonight...partly cloudy skies give way to mostly cloudy skies as there's a 20% chance of a stray shower/thunderstorm.  Temps will be in the upper 60s / low 70s with Southerly breezes at 13-17mph.  If the horizon's clearly visible tonight you'll see the Full Moon rise at 7:26p.m.
High tide:7:53a.m. and 8:09p.m.
Low tide:1:36p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:06p.m.
UV Index:9 (high)
Rip Currents:low risk

A little of This and A little of That

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloudy skies with some spitting raindrops as the humidity's 93% with a 75° dewpoint.  No breezes to note.  This gray/cloudy system will clear out sometime this morning or even this afternoon.  Here's the scoop...mostly cloudy skies this morning with a stray shower and/or thunderstorm possible.  Ms Sun will eventually shine later as clouds begin to check out, temps tap 80° and breezes kick up from the SW at 10-15mph.  Tonight...clear with some clouds and an almost Full Moon as temps drop into the upper 60s with Westerly breezes at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow...almost perfection with blue skies, plentiful sunshine, temps tapping 80° and breezes out of the West at 5-10mph (pack the insect repellent).
High tide:7:10a.m.
Low tide:1:51p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:07p.m.
UV Index:8-9 (high)
Rip Currents:Low risk
Moonrise:6:42p.m. (Full Moon is Monday)

TGIF! Happy Birthday Thomas!

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up.  Breezes are light out of the South at 6-9mph.  Morning clouds are hazy.  The seagulls are making their presence known by laughing loudly in the neighborhood.  The fragrance of the briny sea is in the air.  It's a perfect morn.  It's also my sweet grandson's 4th birthday!  Happy Birthday big boy! This blog entry is dedicated to him.  It'll be mostly sunny (along with some haziness) today with temps tapping 80° again.  Breezes will be out of the S-SE at 15-20mph.  Tonight...mostly clear with some cloud cover creeping in as there's a 30% chance of an isolated thunderstorm passing through.  Temps will be back into the low 70s as breezes will be out of the S-SE at 15-20mph. Tomorrow...unsettled morning (possibly showers) leading into a mostly sunny, very breezy day and Sunday...pleasant...sunny with hardly a breeze.
High tide:6:22a.m. and 6:45p.m.
Low tide:12:05p.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:7:08p.m.
Full Moon: Monday (rising then at 8:05p.m.)
UV Index:9 (very high)
Rip Currents: Moderate (swim near the lifeguards)

Repeat of Yesterday

Mornin'!  It's73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 86% and Dewpoint is 69°.  It's still with no breezes to note.  We're under hazy cloud cover as Ms Sun's up but not quite shining through yet.  She will be though as it'll be a sunny, warm day with temps tapping 80°.  And, the breezes will eventually kick in by later this morning / early afternoon from the South at 10-20mph.  Tonight mostly clear with increasing clouds as there's a 20% chance of a scattered shower throughout the night.  Temps will head back down into the low-70s and breezes will stay out of the South at 15-25mph.
High tide:5:52p.m.
Low tide:11:19a.m.
Ocean temp:76°
Sunset:8:09p.m.
UV Index:9-10 (very high)
Rip Currents: Low Risk

Humpday Mix

Mornin'!  It's 74° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under hazy cloud clover with no breezes to note.  The humidity's 89% with a dewpoint of 72°.  It's looking like a mix of clouds and sun today as temps tap 80°.  Breezes will be out of the S-SW at 8-10mph.  Tonight...more clouds than clear sky with a 20% chance of a passing rain shower and temps in the mid-upper 70s with breezes out of the S-SW at 12-15mph.  At this time, the weekend's looking fairly decent with Sunday being the better of the two days as Saturday will be much like today...mix of hazy clouds and sunshine.
High tide:5:06p.m.
Low tide:10:31a.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:10p.m.
UV Index:9 (high)
Rip Current: Low

Kicking Off August With A Nice One!

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  Welcome August!  It's sunny with no breezes to note this morning.  Seems as though Autumn's closing in fast when August arrives but there's still plenty of summer left!  August begins with plenty of blue skies, sunshine, temps in the low-mid 80s and Westerly breezes at 5-10mph. Tonight...clear, temps in the low-mid 70s and breezes out of the South at 10-15mph.
High tide:4:13p.m.
Low tide:9:40p.m.
Ocean temp:75°
Sunset:8:11p.m.
UV Index:10 (very high)
Rip Currents:Moderate Risk (swim near the lifeguards)