Last Of September

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 99% with a dewpoint of 60°.  Winds are out of the North at 10-15mph.  We've got gray skies with no sunshine.  It's the last of September!  I can only hope October brings some warmth back to the island.  It's been quite miserable.  However, there's nothing like some homemade soup (minestrone), a good book, some fun crocheting and a window cracked open with a bit of sea air seeping into the house. I'd say life is good! It would be nice to feel the warmth of sunshine again though.  That's supposed to come tomorrow.
There are events happening this weekend and I've not seen cancellations.  The Monster Trucks are here.  It's Italian Festival weekend at Fox Park.  And, it's the October Fest on Morey's Pier.  
It'll be light jacket weather today as September bows out with a gray, overcast, cool, lightly breezy day.  Expect a cloudy Saturday with temps in the mid-upper 60s and N-NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... it looks like October will kick off with sunny, blue skies! Temps will be in the low-70s with N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Yay!  Until next year September... thanks for all your gray skies and moisture.  See ya on the other side! 
High Tides: 9:29AM and 9:51PM
Low Tide: 3:43PM
Ocean Temp: 69°
Sunrise: 6:54AM
Sunset: 6:43PM
Moonrise: 7:31PM
UV Index: 2.6
Rip Current: High Risk

Last Days of September Along With The Harvest "Full" Moon

Mornin'!  It's 63° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 98% with a dewpoint of 65°.  It's cloudy.  What else is new?  Breezes are out of the NE at 15-20mph.  There's a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until tomorrow at 2pm.  There's also a High Risk of rip current still in effect through tomorrow night.  It'll be wet this last Friday of September.  Expect a gray day with showers or even a thunderstorm today (60% chance) and temps around 70° with NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy, 40% chance of rain, temps around 60° and North winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mostly cloudy, 25% chance of rain, temps around 68° with North winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... a slight chance of rain with temps around 60° with North winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday (1st of October)... sunny, temps in the low-70s with N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Remember your "high tide" times and be careful when traversing the island and surrounding areas that are prone to flooding.  The ocean's high tide is an hour before the backside of the island and that ol' harvest moon intends to have its way with us bringing much higher than normal tides. Be careful out there.  

High Tides: 8:42AM and 9:03PM
Low Tide: 2:53PM
Ocean Temp: 69°
Sunrise: 6:53AM
Sunset: 6:44PM
Moonrise: 7:04PM
UV Index: 2.3
Rip Current: High Risk (No swimming)

Clouds Abound

Mornin'!  It's 63° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 62°.  Ms Sun's rose this morning but is somewhere under all the thick cloud cover.  Winds are stiff out of the NE at 20-25mph.  It's not raining  but everything's wet from the windy ocean spray and overnight dampness.  It's that "crapola" weather that's settled back in over us after a lovely, blue sky, sunny day yesterday.  We certainly  needed that break from the gloomy days as of late.  But, sad to say it'll be a cloudy morning with rain showers beginning this afternoon (50% chance probably after mid-day).  Temps will be in the upper 60s with NE winds at 20-25mph.  Tonight... 60% chance of rain, temps in the low-60s and NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, scattered thunderstorms (chance of rain is 40%), temps around 70°, N-NE winds at 10-15mph. For the weekend... Saturday is cloudy with 40% chance of rain in the morning with a mostly cloudy day on tap with possible peeks of sun by dinner time.  And, Sunday... sunny, (that's not a typo) with temps in the low-70s and calmer winds. The Full "Harvest" Moon is tomorrow.  You know the drill... much higher than normal tides as these offshore winds certainly don't help as they push even more water on to the island; especially high tide times.  Know your high tide times and low-lying areas on the island.  There is a "coastal flood advisory" posted.  
High Tides: 7:54AM and 8:15PM
Low Tide: 2:00PM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 6:53AM
Sunset: 6:46PM
UV Index: 2.0
Rip Current: High Risk (don't go swimming in the ocean)

Ms Sun's Checking In Today!

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  No rain; just mostly clouds.  Ms Sun's up there as she has risen and doing her best to break on through any cloud openings she can find.  It's a rather lovely autumn morning this humpday.  No major winds like the last 5 days.  Winds are currently out of the NE at 15-20mph.  But, it looks like we're definintely going to see Ms Sun today!!!  Expect mostly cloudy conditions early with more sunshine than clouds by late morning / early afternoon.  Temps will be in the upper 60s with NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... back to being mostly cloudy, 20% chance of a rain shower, temps in the low-60s and NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... 50% chance of rain showers (beginning late morning) temps in the upper 60s, with (you guessed it) increasing blustery winds out of the NE at 20-30mph. Friday... rain, temps tapping 70° with those pesky NE winds.  As for this weekend... waking to rain (50% chance) on Saturday, with peeks of sun by early afternoon, temps in the upper 60s and NE winds at 15-20mph.  Sunday... (I can't believe I'm typing this) SUNNY with temps tapping 70°!  We had some heavy tidal flooding last night without it raining.  Just back-bay seeping tides that covered all the streets. The sirens were wailing as water came right up to the curbs and driveways.  These windy weather conditions along with the storm now off ( and far below) our coast, it still is affecting the tides along with the Full Moon that is coming on Friday.  Know your low-lying and flood prone areas on the island!
High Tides; 7:02AM and 7:24PM
Low Tide: 1:05PM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:52AM
Sunset: 6:47PM
UV index: 2.2
Rip Current: High Risk (don't go into the ocean)

More Crappy Weather Today

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 92% with a 60° dewpoint.  It's gray and cloudy but not raining at the moment.  Winds are battering the coast again since last night out of the NE at 25-35mph +gusting.  We're just had high tide on the ocean side of the island as high tides are now shifting towards the back of the island on the marsh/bay side.  There's no street flooding that I can see but the webcams are showing that the beaches are still under water right up to the dunes. Expect another gray day with 50% chance of rain showers becoming less by the afternoon.  Temps will be in the mid-60s.  NE winds have no intentions of checking out with their 25-35mph sustained gusts.  Tonight... still cloudy and windy with temps down to where they are now... low 60s and NE winds at 20-30mph.  Tomorrow... more of the same.  It'll be cloudy and windy with temps in the mid-60s and NE winds at 20-30mph.  Thursday... rain with those NE winds still checked in.  Friday... rain and not quite as windy.  And, Friday is the full moon so you know the drill... those high tides are going to be extreme. Saturday... rainy and windy.  I'll say, this crapola weather wears on you.  September's been really ugly this year as there hasn't been much sparkle in this so-called "jewel".
High Tides: 6:04AM and 6:28PM
Low Tide: 12:03PM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:51AM
Sunset: 6:49PM
UV Index: 1.3
Rip Current: High Risk

Gray Monday

Today's WebCam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 66° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 66°. We couldn't get any more damp outside as everything's still saturated from this weekend's visit from Ophelia.  Winds are currently out of the N-NW at 5-7mph and will be kicking up again tonight.  It's gray and ominous out there with dark rain clouds all around us.  It'll be another cloudy day again today with showers this afternoon.  Temps will be just tapping 70° with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... cloudy with rain showers and temps in the low 60s.  Winds will kick up again out of the NE at 20-30mph.  Tomorrow... windy with rain showers, temps in the mid-60s and NE winds rip-roaring at 25-35mph +gusting.  Wednesday mostly cloudy with possible random peeks of sun (remember Ms Sun?) if we're lucky some time in the afternoon.  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday... rainy days.  I'll never get used to gloomy, day after day, wet, rainy days like these. Some parts of our country like the Pacific NW where my sister lives has wet, gloomy days more often than not.  You have to be of a certain character to live in a mostly gray, wet climate.  It's not for me.  I need more sunshine than rain in my day. There's nothing like a full week of sunshine!  I looked up some of our country's wettest places:
Hilo, Hawaii
Sitka, Alaska
Sequim, Washington
West Palm Beach, Florida
Seaside, Oregon

High Tide: 5:26PM
Low Tide: 11:07AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:50AM
Sunset: 6:51PM
UV Index: 2
Rip Current: High Risk (don't enter to ocean)

Crapola Week Up Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 70°.  Along with the humidity, it's cloudy with winds out of the SE at 10-15mph.  We're drenched and quiet as the blustery winds have subsided and the flood waters have receded.  I doubt if we'll be drying up any time soon with what Ophelia did to the island.  We had some good ol' tropical rainfall, tidal flooding and beach erosion. I've got a lot of clean up from all the pruning of the trees with branches and leaves she provided.  No damage that I've noticed other than debris all over.  The windows look grimy outside.  The ocean's roar is loud and clear from 6+ blocks away.  The birds are quiet for some reason.  I'm assuming that we're out of the stormy mess for now.  It'll be an overcast day with possible peeks of sun by sunset.  Temps will be in the low-mid 70s with South winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy with a 25% chance of rain showers, temps in the mid-60s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... overcast with rain showers (50% chance) and temps around 70°.  N-NW winds are on tap at 15-25mph.  Tuesday... cloudy and windy (NE 25-35mph) and 40% chance of rain.  In fact, there's a chance it could rain every day next week!  I'll keep you posted.
High Tide: 4:17PM
Low Tide: 9:57AM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:49AM
Sunset: 6:52PM
UV Index: 2.8
Rip Current: High Risk (don't enter the ocean!)

Welcome Autumn

Mornin'!  Welcome Autumn!  She's coming in with a bang!  It's also my daughter's birthday and a very happy birthday to you!  This one's for you!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 95% with a dewpoint of 54°.  It's raining sideways.  Winds are out of the East at 30-35mph +gusting.  This miserable storm began causing havoc last night around bedtime and has been at it ever since.  We haven't had flooding yet but the relentless winds won't allow the focus on anything else.  My trees are still standing thankfully.  We should see the rain take a reprieve by late Monday with Ms Sun shining on Wednesday.  The winds should be simmering down by tomorrow thankfully.  For Today... expect rain and winds with temps around 70° and E-NE winds at 25-40mph +occasional gusting.  Chance of rain is 100%.  Tonight... rain with temps in the upper 60s and E-NE winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow...  steady rain becoming showers in the afternoon, temps in the low-70s with S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  
High Tides: 3:07PM and 3:46AM
Low Tide: 8:27AM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:48AM
Sunset: 6:54PM
UV Index: 1
Rip Current: High Risk

It's The Last Day Of Summer and Ophelia's Checking In This Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up but underneath some cloud cover.  She's trying to peek through but there's not many openings.  We'll definitely see peeks of her though.  Humidity's down at 65% with a dewpoint of 57°.  The winds are the main character this morning... E-NE at 20-25mph +gusting.  And, this storm off our coast is still fast approaching.  For today, it'll be cloudy and windy with 25% chance of rain showers (mostly this evening).  Temps will be around 70° with those E-NE (Nor'easter) winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tonight... cloudy and windy with 100% chance of rain which looks like it could start around 8-9pm.  Temps will drop back into the mid-60s with E-NE winds at 25-40mph +gusting (to occasionally 50mph).  Strap in!  Tomorrow... major winds (NE at 25-40mph +gusting), a steady rain, maybe even thunder, and temps around 70°.  The rainfall with this storm could last until Sunday (late morning).  Remember... the island can only take on so much rain and ocean surge.  This weekend will be majorly impacted by "Potential Tropical Cyclone 16" which looks like it'll be called Ophelia by the NHC (National Hurricane Center).  It has posted these warnings:
~Coastal Flood Warning
~High Surf Warning
~Hazardous Weather Warning
~Rip Current Statement
~High Wind Warning
Basically, this strong Coastal storm will cause significant coastal flood, strong winds and heavy rainfall this weekend. 
High Tide: 2:01PM
Low Tide: 8:38PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:47AM
Sunset: 6:56PM
UV Index: 3.3
Rip currents: High Risk (don't go into the ocean)
It's a big weekend here in Wildwood.  And, it's already begun.  It's the Fall Irish Fest and the Classic Car Festival (many of which are already parked all around the island). Some things to keep in mind... be aware of low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.  Know your higher areas on the island for parking and driving.  We are going to see lots of flooding on the island this weekend from the tropical steady rains as well as tides as well as storm surge. If driving through flood waters you could have undercarriage saltwater damage.  Also, drive slowly through the flooded streets creating "no wake" as most vehicles barrel through creating big wakes that drive the water onto and into properties and businesses.  Also, hunker down... remove deck furniture, umbrellas, plants, trashcans etc to more secure areas on your property.  The high tides on the ocean side of the island are an hour prior to the marsh/bay side of the island.  This all begins tonight so you've been warned.  Speaking of tonight... Summer ends tonight.  It's going to be Autumn tomorrow. Until next year... See ya on the other side Summer!

Lovely Thursday

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 81% with a dewpoint of 56°.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the blue, cloud-free sky. Breezes are out of the N-NE at 5-7mph.  It'll be sunny this morning as clouds increase this afternoon.  Temps will get into the mid-70s again with E-NE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy, temps back down to where they are now... low-60s with E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mostly cloudy, temps in the low-mid 70s with stiff breezes out of the East at 10-20mph with rain beginning in the overnight into Saturday.  No matter what the meteorologists call this tropical development heading in our direction, this coastal low will be bringing gusty winds and battering surf that will probably result in coastal flooding and major beach erosion this upcoming weekend.  This area of low pressure off our coast has been designated with a chance for tropical development over the next few days here.  I'll be keeping a close watch.  Two days until Autumn.
High Tide: 1:01PM
Low Tide: 7:21PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:46AM
Sunset: 6:58PM
UV Index: 5.5
Rip Current: High Risk: life-threatening rip currents today. Beaches are unguarded as well as flagged (CLOSED). 

Last (Lovely) Hump Day Of Summer

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and breezes are barely there out of the N-NW at 2-3mph.  Humidity's low at 77% with a dewpoint of 54°.  It's another lovely day this summer morn.  Only 3 more days until Summer checks out.  It'll be lovely too with sunny clear blue skies, temps in the mid-70s and NW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps around 60° with light and variable winds.  Tomorrow... a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the low-mid 70s and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Friday... not so lovely.  In fact, there's a "sub-tropical" storm going to affect our region by this weekend.  These storms produce soaking rain, strong winds and very rough, high surf.  On Friday, we'll have the beginning of this storm but it'll be mostly cloudy with very windy conditions with temps around 70°.  Rain could be falling by Friday evening.  Saturday... rainy (this storm has the potential for very heavy tropical rains) as well as extremely windy conditions.  Temps will be around 70°.  Sunday... rain until noon with winds not quite as gusty as Friday and Saturday and temps in the low-70s.  This is one of the last "big" weekends here in Wildwood as the Irish Festival and Classic Car Festival is due up and it's looking like rain gear should get packed if coming.  Anything can change though and I'm here to keep you in the loop!  Enjoy today!
High Tide: 12:09PM
Low Tide: 6:25PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:45AM
Sunset: 6:59PM
UV Index: 6.0
Rip Currents: Low Risk

Lovely Tuesday

Mornin'!  It's 64° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 73% with a dewpoint of 58°.  Ms Sun's shining and the breezes are out of the W-NW at 10-12mph.  It's going to be lovely today.  We're going to have abundant sunshine with temps in the mid-70s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph. Tonight... clear skies, temps around 59° with N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 75° and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... sunny (clouds later in the day), temps in the mid-70s and NE breezes.
High Tide: 11:27AM
Low Tide: 5:42PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:44AM
Sunset: 7:00PM
UV Index: 5.9
Rip Current: Moderate (seriously strong currents; no lifeguards; don't do it).

Cloudy - Rainy Start / Sunny Finish

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 65°.  It's raining lightly.  It's been raining all night long beginning last night before turning in.  We've been nicely watered.  Winds are barely there out of the W-NW at 3-5mph.  Expect a gray, dismal start to this last week of summer as it's supposed to rain throughout this morning (80% chance).  By this afternoon... peeks of sunshine with temps in the mid-70s and NW winds kicking up at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the low-60s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-70s with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tuesday... sunny, temps in the mid-70s and light and variable winds.  This coming Saturday marks the end of summer which is the Autumn Equinox (the official first day of Fall).
High Tide: 10:53AM
Low Tide: 5:05PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:43AM
Sunset: 7:02PM
UV Index: 5.5
Rip Current: Moderate Risk (the ocean is still just for gazing at unless you're a surfer).

Partly Sunny Sunday

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 82% with a dewpoint of 55°.  It's clear as Ms Sun just rose over the horizon.  Winds are barely there out of the E-SE at 2-3mph.  The island birds are making their presence known this lovely morning. My daughter hooked me up with a new App for my phone and it's a bird identifier.  First thing I did when stepping out onto the back porch was have the phone ready and App turned on and these birds were recorded all at the same time... European Starling, Laughing Gull, Blue Jay, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow and a House Sparrow.  Just amazing. 
It'll be a sunny start to the day with clouds filtering in this morning.  It'll become cloudy this afternoon as temps get up near 80°.  Winds will be out of the S-SE at 15-25mph.  Tonight... 85% chance of rain showers becoming a steady rain overnight.  Temps will drop into the mid-60s with S-SW at 10-20mph.  Chance of rain on the overnight... 90%.  Tomorrow... rain in the morning (70% chance) with breaks of sun by afternoon, temps in the mid-70s and N-NW winds at 10-15ph.  
High Tide: 10:21AM
Low Tide: 4:28PM
Ocean Temp: 75°
Sunrise: 6:42AM
Sunset: 7:04PM
UV Index: 6.5
Rip Current: Moderate (still in the danger-zone for swimming; be very mindful of quick and dangerous undertow in the ocean and remember there are no lifeguards!)

Lovely Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 71% with a dewpoint of 55°.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly in the blue sky.  Winds are out of the NW at 9-11mph.  It's a perfectly beautiful morning down the Shore.  Expect a lovely day with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear sky, temps where they are now... low 60s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... almost a repeat of today despite a few afternoon clouds and S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  
High Tide: 9:50AM
Low Tide: 3:51PM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:42AM
Sunsest: 7:05PM
UV Index: 6.2
Rip Current: High Risk (dangerous surf conditions; don't enter the ocean as there are no lifeguards on duty).

A Sneak Preview Of Autumn - Shana Tova!

This Morning's Webcam Shot

Mornin'!  It's 57° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 74% with a dewpoint of 52°.  Winds are out of the North at 15-20mph.  And, Ms Sun's up and shining through some clouds along the ocean's horizon.  If today doesn't feel like an chilly, autumn morning then I don't know what does.  Summer's in our wake this morning.  It'll be a lovely day today with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and North winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear, temps around where they are now with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps around 80° with NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the upper 70s with SE winds at 10-20mph.  The tides are higher than normal and stronger with high risk rip currents.  Be aware of warnings and posting for the island.  It would be smart not to go into the ocean as the we could see big waves (6-8') and dangerous rip currents.  There are no lifeguards posted today.  But it's a perfect day to just sit on the beach and watch the world go by.  Just about another week for the first day of Autumn.  Happy Friday and Happy New Year "Rosh Hashanah" to our Jewish peeps! 
High Tide: 9:17AM and 9:21PM
Low Tide: 3:12PM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise 6:41AM
Sunset: 7:07PM
UV Index: 6/4
Rip Current: High Risk (do not enter the ocean today)

A Beauty Up Ahead

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 79% with a dewpoint of 61°.  Winds are out of the North at 8-11mph.  Ms Sun has begun to rise in the beautiful morning sky.  It's refreshing outside this morning.  The seagulls are up and laughing, the breeze is cool, the heaviness in the not-so-humid air is gone.  It's looking like a lovely day up ahead.  Expect and mix of sun and clouds today with temps around 80° and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the upper 50s (not a typo) and winds still out of the North at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and N-NE winds at 10-20mph.  As for the weekend... both days mostly sunny, temps in the mid-upper 70s and breezy.  Today's the New Moon.  New Moons and Full Moons mean much higher and lower tides than we usually have.  We also are having some serious rip currents for the next few days due to Hurricane Lee still out in the Atlantic heading towards New England.  With the New Moon and Hurricane Lee, higher tides and rip currents will certainly be an issue.  We could see beach erosion and minor street flooding.  Be aware of the high-tide times and low-lying areas on the island and remember that high tide is always an hour later on the backside (the marsh and bay side) of the island.  Also, don't drive through salty tide water as it's hazardous to the underside of your vehicle.  The Surf will be in the dangerous zone as swimming or surfing will be a challenge even for the best swimmers.  Be extremely careful if entering the ocean and check with lifeguards before doing so.
High Tides: 8:42AM and 8:48PM
Low Tide: 2:32PM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:40AM
Sunset: 7:08PM
UV Index: 6.6
Rip Current: High Risk (dangerous surf conditions)

Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 72°.  We're saturated as thunder and lightning began around 4am and watered us very well with those heavy downpours.  At the moment... no rainfall.  Winds are out of the East at 5-10mph.  Expect a mostly cloudy morning with 20% chance of rain showers before mid-day.  Temps will be in the low-80s as Ms Sun tries to shine as it'll become partly sunny later today.  Winds will be out of the W-NW at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the mid-upper 60 and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 80° with N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  As for this weekend... a nice one as both Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny, temps around 80°.  Saturday will be blustery as we feel the effects of Hurricane Lee.  Who knows if it'll be windy on Sunday too... to be determined.  The New Moon is tomorrow as our tides which will be much higher than normal no doubt creating beach erosion and perhaps even some tidal flooding.  
High Tide: 8:02AM and 8:13PM
Low Tide: 1:30PM
Ocean Temp: 78°
Sunrise: 6:39AM
Sunset: 7:10PM
UV Index: 6.5
Rip Current: High Risk (dangerous surf today)

Lovely Tuesday

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 93% with a dewpoint of 66°.  Ms Sun's has risen and shining brightly on this new day.  Breezes are barely there out of the W-NW at 2-3mph.  The surfers are up and out this early morning taking advantage of the big waves (at least for Wildwood) this morning.  It'll be a sunny to partly sunny day with temps in the low-80s with winds out of the W-NW turning W-SW this afternoon then again to the S-SE by evening all at 5-10mph. Tonight... 70% chance of rain with as it'll be mostly cloudy with temps dropping to where they are now (around 70°) and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow looks like a gray and possibly a rainy day with 50-70% chance of rain, temps in the upper 70s and SW winds at 5-10mph. 
High Tide: 7:23AM and 7:34PM
Low Tide: 1:06PM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:38AM
Sunset: 7:12PM
UV Index: 6.8
Rip Current: High Risk - Dangerous Life-threatening currents likely today from now until Wednesday evening.  These currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore.  Pay attention to the flags posted for unguarded and even some guarded beaches.  Only swim in front of a lifeguard.

Anniversary Day

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Ms Sun's up and shining freely without any clouds trying to hide her.  Winds are out of the N-NW at 3-5mph.  It'll be a nice one today with a mix of sun and clouds.  There is a 25% chance of a passing shower this afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-80s with N-NW winds turning to S-SW by mid-afternoon at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy skies, a stray shower or thunderstorm could be happening (20% chance), temps around 70° and winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... sunny with a smattering of some afternoon clouds and a high of 81°, 15% chance of a passing shower and NW changing to SW winds at 5-10mph.  I'd pack that insect repellent just in case for those pesky biting greenhead flies if heading to the beach.  Today's my wedding anniversary and year after year after 50+ years, I can't think of anything but all the love and blessings we've been given and continue to share.  Here's to us! Oh... and cheers to our daughter and son-in-law too!  It's their anniversary today as well!  Happy Anniversary!   
High Tide: 6:37AM and 6:51PM
Low Tide: 12:21PM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:37AM
Sunset: 7:13PM
UV Index: 7
Rip Current: Moderate (only swim at a beach with a lifeguard... the currents will be a challenge today). 

Not So Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 93% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Winds are out of the S-SE at 4-6mph.  It's raining lightly with Ms Sun (almost fully) trying to shine through the  partly cloud covered sky.  We had a sunrise orange glow in the sky happening again.  These apocalyptic mornings are on the weird side for sure.  There's a rain / thunderstorm system heading right for us according to the radar/doppler right now so I wouldn't be surprised if this orange glow dissipates as the skies turn completely dark gray.  Expect the rain to continue off and on this morning with occasional showers this afternoon.  We could see heavy or torrential downpours at times but we probably will see peeks of sunshine too.  You know that crazy Cape May County bubble we're in. Temps will be around 80° with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Chance of rain today... 90%.  Tonight... overcast with 40% chance of rain showers, temps down into the low-70s as winds will be light and variable.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the low-80s and West winds at 5-10mph.  There's a 25% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm as well.  

High Tide; 6:03PM
Low Tide: 11:32AM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:36AM
Sunset: 7:16PM
UV Index: 2
Rip Current: Low Risk

Hazy, Hot and Humid Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 76° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's up there at 95% with a dewpoint of 73°.  The air is heavy again this morning as we're in the summer haze.  Ms Sun's up and shining through it and doing the best she can.  Winds are barely there out of the S-SW at 5-7mph.  It'll be a partly sunny start to the day as clouds filter in and make it a partly sunny / partly cloudy afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-mid 80s with Southerly breezes at 10-15mph.  There's a 25% chance of shower later this afternoon.  Keep your eye on the sky.  Tonight... partly cloudy with 30% chance of a shower (most likely after midnight).  Tonight's temps will be in the low-70s with winds out of the South at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny with clouds in the mix again and rain possible again (30% chance) and temps temps around 80° with winds out of the S-SE at 10-15mph.  Sunday night... mostly cloudy, temps around 70° with SE winds at 5-10mph and 50% chance of rain showers. 
High Tide: 5:04PM
Low Tide: 10:39AM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:35AM
Sunset: 7:18PM
UV Index: 6
Rip Current: Low risk

Happy Friday!

This Morning's webcam shot - NWW boat ramp 

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 74°.  Winds are out of the W-SW at 5-7mph.  I woke to thunder this morning.  Thinking the bikes are still outside in the backyard, I rushed to put the ol' flipflops on and rush to put them away when my hubby beat me to it.  Then, I realized there was an orange glow in the house windows when he said, "did you notice the orange glow?"  I stepped outside and it looked like the apocalypse out there.  Ms Sun was trying to rise and shine at the exact same time that storm clouds surrounded us.  It was the strangest sky I've ever seen.  It was storming all around us... over the ocean, to the North, to the South and to the West on the mainland but not on Wildwood! 
Right now... it's sunny and bright and just being a warm summer morning.  It's very still (S-SW winds at 5-7mph) and sticky out there.  We're going to have a mix of clouds and sunshine today with temps in the mid-upper 80s and Southerly breezes at 10-15mph.  There's a slight chance of a shower this afternoon (20% chance). Tonight... cloudy, 30% chance of a stray shower, temps in the low-mid 70s with Southerly breezes sticking around at 10-15mph.  I made it to the beach yesterday and with those Southerly breezes... not one fly and a very pleasant and enjoyable beach day.  I'm guessing today will be the same but keep your eye on the sky for that possible shower and/or thunderstorm.  For the weekend... partly to mostly sunny tomorrow... temps in the mid-80s and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... 30% chance of rain.  Sunday...  40% chance of rain in the morning and a partly sunny Sunday due up.  Temps will be in the mid-80s with Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 4:05PM
Low Tide: 9:38AM
Ocean Temp: 77°
Sunrise: 6:34AM
Sunset: 7:20PM
UV Index: 6.9
Rip Current: Low Risk

Heat Wave Continues

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the thick morning haze.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 73°.  It's still as winds are barely there out of the SW at 1-3mph.  It's a heavy, moist morning out there and there's not one thing refreshing about it.  We're in a soupy heatwave this week and it'll continue into today again.  Unfortunately no beach this week so far due to the extremely hot westerly land breezes and biting flies which take full advantage of that breeze direction to fly to the beaches for their meals.  I can personally vouch for that as I tried to enjoy the beach a couple of days ago to no avail.  I lasted barely a half an hour.  And, everyone seems to be posting the intense inundation of "flies" here on social media.  Today could be where it all changes as the wind direction will be coming from the South (not the West) today and tonight. Expect a mostly sunny (some clouds in the mix) day with temps near 90° again.  It got up to 93° with intense humidity yesterday.  Winds will be 10-15mph out of the South.  Tonight... partly clear, temps in the mid-70s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mix of sun and clouds, temps much cooler... low-80s and South winds at 10-20mph.  For the weekend... Saturday's looking partly cloudy after a mostly sunny morning, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds.  Sunday...  could have rain kicking off the day at least until the early afternoon when it looks like a cloudy day, temps in the low-80s and S-SW, South, S-SE winds.  We're all watching Hurricane Lee which is currently centered 900 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is tracking W-NW feeding on all the warm water.  Today's satellite observations showed that its in the beginning stages of intensification and the NE Coast should be monitoring it. 
High Tide: 3:08PM
Low Tide: 8:32AM
Ocean Temp: 75°
Sunrise: 6:34AM
Sunset: 7:21PM
UV Index: 7.2
Rip Current: Low risk

Happy "Warm" Hump Day!

Not My Picture But Not An Exaggeration

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Breezes (if you want to call them that) are out of the NW at 2-3mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining through that humid haze this morning.  We're going to see an abundance of sunshine today with temps near 90° and winds out of the West at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear with some clouds in the mix.  Temps back to where they are now (mid-70s) and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, temps in the mid-80s and South winds at 10-20mph.  
I decided to take in a beach day yesterday even with the wind direction (Northwest).  I packed my lunch, book and all I needed for a quiet, somewhat uninhabited beach day yesterday and was swarmed by the biting flies.  With no exaggeration, they were the worst I've ever seen and within less than a half hour, was home. It was so bad that I never once thought to take a photo of what occurred.  West winds are back today and I'm sure the flies are too. The insect repellent worked but the flies somehow found spots on my body that I missed and feasted away.  There were hundreds (if not more) on my clothing, my chair, beach bag and on my umbrella as well.  Just a heads up if you decide to hit the beach today... you've been forewarned.  And, by the way it was on the Crest beach.
High Tide: 2:14PM
Low Tide: 8:39PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:33AM
Sunset: 7:22PM
UV Index: 7.3
Rip Current: Moderate (swim only where there's a lifeguard)

Hazy and Cloudy Tuesday

Rip Current

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 84% with a 72° dewpoint.  Ms Sun is shining through the hazy (somewhat cloudy) sky.  Winds are out of the N-NW at 4-6mph.  We'll be having this hazy sunshine this morning as cloud increase today becoming mostly cloudy today.  Temps will be in the mid-80s with East winds eventually becoming Southerly at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy early in the evening becoming clear overnight.  Temps will be in the low-70s with West winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny and hot with temps near 90° and West winds at 5-10mph.  Keep that insect repellent handy. 
Oh... let's talk rip currents as they are especially dangerous and creating alot of news as of late.  Three people have died over this holiday weekend in various towns along our eastern coasts due to the rip currents.  Last night's news reported many (dangerous and scary) rescues all along our coasts (at least 10 rescues from North Jersey, 13 just in Ocean City continuing all the way down to Sea Isle) happened while the beaches were crowded and being guarded.  Many of our beaches are not being guarded now as it's considered "off season".  Swim only on guarded beaches and be extremely careful if swimming.  Don't swim against the current that's pulling you out to sea.  If you wait (as calmly as possible) until it releases its grip and then swim out of its grasp in the direction parallel to the shoreline, you can then gain control again and begin swimming or floating with a wave back to shore.   
High Tide: 1:21PM
Low Tide: 7:33PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:32AM
Sunset: 7:23PM
UV Index: 6
Rip Current: High Risk

 

Happy Labor Day!

Mornin'! Happy Labor Day!  It's 76° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 77% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Ms Sun is shining through the hazy sky and winds are out of the W-NW at 8-10mph.  It's truly hard to believe that it's Labor Day.  I swear, the older you get the faster time flies on by; especially the summer season.  But, it's definitely feeling like a summer morning today.  It's warm out there and it's still fairly early.  Before sitting here blogging, I had to do water the gardens since we haven't had rain in quite awhile (almost a week ago).  I also wanted to cut up the last watermelon of the summer as well as shuck the corn for dinner today and get that into the trash as it's trash day.  And, by the way... there's plenty of parking available on my street this morning as there hasn't been one spot available since Thursday night.  The visitors have all gone and turned their backs on the Jewel.
As for the weather today... mix of clouds and sunshine, temps in the upper 80s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the low-70s and West winds at 10-15mph (pack the insect repellent).  Tomorrow... intervals and clouds and sun with temps in the mid-upper 80s and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday... sunny, temps in the mid-80s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Good for you if you scheduled your vacation this week! 
High Tide: 12:28PM
Low Tide: 6:35PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:31AM
Sunset: 7:24PM
UV Index: 7
Rip Current: High Risk (only swim in front of a lifeguard due to the dangerous surf conditions).

Another Lovely Day

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 87% with a dewpoint of 65°.  Ms Sun's shining through some of those light wispy clouds.  Winds are out of the W-SW at 8-10mph.  And, it's going to be another beauty with plenty of sunshine, temps in the mid-80s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, temps down into the low-70s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly to  mostly sunny, temps in the upper 80s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tuesday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-80s and N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 11:35AM
Low Tide: 5:42PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:30AM
Sunset: 7:27PM
UV Index: 7.3
Rip Current: High Risk (dangerous rip currents; swim only in front of a lifeguard)

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Sunset Lake - Wildwood Crest

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 74% with a dewpoint of 59°.  The Sun-is-a-shining!  It's lovely outside again with the seagulls obviously agreeing and displaying their joy.  Breezes are out of the N-NE at 2-4mph.  We're heading into a spectacular holiday weekend with plentiful sunshine, temps in the mid-70s and S-SE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the mid-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... more abundance in the sunshine department, temps in the low-80s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... partly sunny, temps in the low-mid 80s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday follow suit.  Happy Labor Day Weekend!  
High Tide: 10:43AM
Low Tide: 4:52PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:29AM
Sunset: 7:28PM
UV Index: 7.3
Rip Current: High Risk (watch for beaches with lifeguards allowing you to swim and only swim in front of the them; some beaches could be closed due to the danger that lies beneath the surface).

The Jewel Has Checked In

An Aerial Shot of North Wildwood 

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 72% with a dewpoint of 55°.  Winds are out of the NE at 10-15mph.  And, Ms Sun's shining through the clear, blue, cloudless sky.  Happy September!  It's my favorite of all the months of the year.  The weather's got Autumn written all over it even though it's 3 weeks away.  Enjoy this nice stretch of sparkling, jewel-like weather for the next 5 days!  If you picked this upcoming long weekend or coming week for your vacation, you hit the jackpot.  
For today... clear skies, low humidity, sunny with temps in the upper 70s and NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear and back to the low-60s.  Tomorrow... a repeat of today.  Sunday... sunny with a high near 83°.  Monday... clear and sunny with temps near 90°.  Tuesday... clear and sunny with temps near 90°.  Wednesday... clear and sunny with temps in the mid-80s.  Shall I continue?  Looks like Thursday and Friday are the same.  For now anyway. I'm not a fan of going too far out on the weather forecasts.  But, this long, holiday weekend is 5-Star and kicking off the next season with just how it should be... perfection!  The "Jewel" is here!
High Tide: 9:53AM
Low Tide: 4:02PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:28AM
Sunset: 7:29PM
Moonrise: 8:40PM
UV Index: 7.9
Rip Current: High Risk (Dangerous surf conditions; only swim (if allowed) in front of a lifeguard)