That's A November Wrap!

Mornin'!  It's 34° in Wildwood NJ.  Not much of windchill this morning with Westerly breezes at 3-5mph.  Ms Sun's up and over the horizon shining brightly.  It's a lovely morning this last day of November making it the official end of Hurricane Season here on the East Coast.  It'll be a beauty today with plentiful sunshine, temps around 50° and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy skies, temps in the mid-40s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow...  cloudy early with afternoon showers (70% chance), temps in the mid-50s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... 40% chance of rain with temps in the upper 40s / low 50s with S-SW winds.  Saturday... a cloudy day with temps in the upper 50s with a slight chance of rain on Saturday night.  Sunday... looks like on and off rain showers throughout the day and into the night with temps in the mid-upper 50s with E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  So, until next year November (you were outstanding this year)... thanks for the lovely weather and see ya on the other side! 
High Tide: 9:53AM
Low Tide: 4:20PM
Ocean Temp: 53°
Sunrise: 6:58AM
Sunset: 4:37PM
Moonrise: 7:23PM

Wintry Humpday

Hereford Lighthouse - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 28° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 20° with the NW breeze at 8-10mph.  I'm grateful for my furnace this morning.  Winter's on the island although it's not actually checking in for another 22 days.  The Winter Solstice is December 21st; the official first day of winter and shortest day of the year.  We'll still have some 50° days left to enjoy before it arrives thankfully. Not today though.  It's clear and bright this morning.  Ms Sun is up and so is that leftover full Moon.  No clouds to report this morning as hump day unfolds.  We're going to have a cold one with plentiful sunshine today with temps around 40° feeling more like 30° with the West winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly clear / partly cloudy with temps in the low-30s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... we're warming back up. Except for a few afternoon clouds, it'll be mainly sunny, temps in the low-50s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... partly cloudy kicking off the day, becoming cloudy by late morning with periods of rain (70% chance) beginning in the late afternoon, temps in the mid-50s.  It'll be raining Friday night into the wee hours of Saturday morning.  It looks like it'll just be cloudy on Saturday with temps in the mid-upper 50s.  By evening, a 40% chance of rain again.  Sunday... looking wet the entire day with temps in the mid-upper 50s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph. 
High Tide: 9:09AM
Low Tide: 3:37PM
Ocean Temp: 54°
Sunrise: 6:57AM
Sunset: 4:37PM
Moonrise: 6:23PM

Old Man Winter Just Walked In

Today's Webcam Shots - North WW - Beach

Mornin'!  It's 38° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 30° with the windchill.  Winds are out of the West at 15-20mph.  We're under expressive, colorful cloud cover.  Ms Sun's trying to get through it all but so far; no good.  We're going to be mostly to partly cloudy the first half of the day with decreasing cloudiness and peeks of sunshine later.  The winds aren't going anywhere; in fact, look out... bad hair day today.  Winds will out of the W-NW at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tonight... clear and moonlit with a high of 28° and will feel more like 18° (time for the thermals).  Winds will still be stiff providing a nice windchill out of the W-NW at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... sunny and clear, temps around 40° and West winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday... sunny with temps around 50° and calm winds.  
High Tides: 8:26AM and 8:57PM
Low Tide: 2:54PM
Ocean Temp: 54°
Sunrise: 6:56AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 5:27PM

North WW - Marsh

Full Beaver Moon

Mornin'!  It's 46° in Wildwood NJ.  It's the Beaver Full Moon today and it's shining on the marsh this early morning.   We've been nicely watered as yesterday was a rainy day down the Shore.  Everything's saturated.  We're still under heavy cloud cover as it's still relatively dark and gray outside.  Expect these clouds to last throughout the morning as they give way to sunshine this afternoon.  I'm not sure how much of a sunrise we'll see.  Today's temps will be in the low-50s with winds ramping up as it becomes gusty... W-NW at 15-25mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the low-mid 30s with W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... cold and windy with temps barely tapping 40° and W-NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tonight's Full Moon will be rising the same exact time as Ms Sun sets.  It looks like the clouds will be cooperating for that show.

High Tides: 7:42AM and 8:11PM
Low Tide: 2:07PM
Ocean Temp: 55°
Sunrise: 6:55AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 4:39PM

Gray and Wet Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 40° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 36° with the dampness and wind (E-NE at 10-15mph).  We've got a gray sky covering the island except right along the beach where Ms Sun just crossed the cloud covered horizon.  She's doing all she can to brighten things up but there's too much cloud cover for her to succeed.  In fact, those dark clouds are turning red and we all know what that means... "Red sky in the morning...".  Expect rain showers by late morning / early afternoon (90% chance) with steady rain later in the afternoon.  Temps will be in the mid-50s with East winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... rain (80% chance) but ending around midnight as temps drop to the mid-40s with W-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... back to sunny skies but blustery with winds out of the W-NW at 15-25mph.  Temps will be around 50° but will feel more like 40°.  It's the full moon tomorrow and the tides are already much higher than usual.  In fact, there's a "Coastal Flood" advisory posted. Be aware of any tidal flooding today as today's rainfall won't help matters.  Know your tide times and low-lying areas.  And, make it a point to "not" drive through that salty, corrosive water as it damages the under carriage of your vehicle.  Remember the back of the island gets the high tide an hour later than the ocean side.
High Tides: 6:58AM and 7:24PM
Low Tide: 1:19PM
Ocean Temp: 55°
Sunrise: 6:54AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 3:59PM

Winter's Knocking A Little Louder

Mornin'!  It's 32° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 25° due to the N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  We're talking a bit of a windchill this morning folks.  Back to that winter chill although it's 26 days away.  Whatever way you look at it, Winter's almost through the seasonal threshold.  Ms Sun's up!  She just crossed over the cloudy horizon with clear skies above.  It'll be mostly sunny today as temps rise into the mid-40s with NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy becoming overcast late with temps dropping into the mid-30s and very light and variable breezes.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain commencing after mid-day and up to 70% chance by evening, temps in the mid-50s with East winds at 5-10mph. Monday... clear and sunny, very breezy (W-NW at 20-25mph) with temps around 50° feeling much colder with the blustery winds.  One month till Christmas!  And, 3 days until the Full Moon.

High Tides: 6:12AM and 6:36PM
Low Tide: 12:29PM
Ocean Temp: 56°
Sunrise: 6:53AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Black Friday

Mornin'!  It's 43° in Wildwood NJ.  It's Black Friday!  There's been enough "black Friday" ads and sales this past year that it makes you wonder if today is the real deal or not.  It's supposed to mean that it's the first shopping day of the holiday season featuring discounts from retailers.  I'm not sure what those other occasions throughout the year are but today's the official kick-off to the holiday shopping season.    It's still and quiet and clear as dawn won't arrive for almost an hour from now.  There's barely a breeze to note (N-NW at 2-4mph). It'll be mostly clear this early morning becoming partly cloudy and by afternoon become overcast and mostly cloudy.  Temps will be in the low-50s with NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy with increasing clouds overnight.  Temps will drop into the low-30s with North winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the mid-40s with NE winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... mostly cloudy with rain showers beginning in the early afternoon, temps in the low-mid 50s and E-NE breezes at 4-9mph. 

High Tide: 5:44PM
Low Tide: 11:37AM
Ocean Temp: 56°
Sunrise: 6:52AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Mornin'!  Happy Thanksgiving!  Today's a reminder to be grateful for our blessings. We also get to eat until we can't manage another bite. And, if we're really lucky, we're healthy and surrounded by those we love most.  
Today's weather will certainly be cooperating here along the South Jersey coast as a beauty is up ahead.  It's 48° and is currently partly clear with Ms Sun over the horizon making the cloud cover as colorful as it can be.  Winds are out of the NW at 10-20mph  It'll be mostly sunny with some clouds in the mix.  Temps will be in the low-50s with W-NW at 10-20mph.  Tonight... mostly clear with some clouds in the mix.  Temps will drop into the low-40s with W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a mix of clouds and sun early becoming cloudy with temps in the low-50s and winds out of the NW at 10-15mph.  As for the weekend... Saturday... partly cloudy temps in the low-mid 40s and Sunday... rain by mid-day with temps in the low-mid 50s.  Wishing you all the goodness that life has to offer today.  And, remember... there's alway those who aren't as lucky as we are. 
High Tide: 4:46PM
Low Tide: 10:42AM
Ocean Temp: 56°
Sunset: 6:51AM
Sunset: 4:40PM

Blackout Wednesday (aka Drinksgiving)

Today's Webcam Photo - find the Surfer 

Mornin'!  It's 60 years ago today that President Kennedy (our 35th President) was assassinated around 12:30pm.  It was a day I'll always remember.  I was in 7th grade and the announcement came over the school intercom as my teacher Sister Augusta screamed out and began crying which seemed almost more shocking.  School was immediately let out and when I walked into my home, my Mom was sitting in front of the television crying hysterically.  What a day that was. Or better yet, what a week that was.  I can only compare it to all those really big tragedies in our lives. 
It's 54° in soggy Wildwood NJ.  It's gray and damp as we've been nicely watered yesterday and especially the overnight. Winds have simmered down and are out of the W-NW at 10-13mph.  It rained hard all night long.  And, I mean hard.  It made sleeping almost impossible with the pounding torrents.  It's all good now as there's no damage from the high water or intense winds.  It's going to be cloudy at least until after mid-day.  Then, Ms Sun's going to begin peeking through the cloud clover.  There's a slight chance of a rain shower today (15% chance) with temps in the upper 50s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, then becoming cloudy with temps in the low-40s and winds out of the NW at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps in the low-50s with W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Friday... partly cloudy, temps around 50°, NW winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday... partly cloudy, temps around 42° and Sunday... cloudy with rain after mid-day with temps around 50°.  Today is known as "Blackout Wednesday" due to the spike in alcohol sales and it's historically the night to meet up with friends and family and begin imbibing and celebrating.  I'm just mentioning it; not taking part as I have a delicious, holiday dinner with family to look forward to tomorrow.  If you're traveling today/tonight and not drinking... be careful out there and safe travels! 
High Tide: 3:46PM
Low Tide: 9:43AM
Ocean Temps: 57°
Sunrise: 6:50AM
Sunset: 4:40PM

Storms-A-Brewing

Mornin'!  It's 47° in Wildwood NJ. It's going to be a great day to start prepping that turkey day Feast.  I plan on making my delicious homemade doggie treats for my sweet Grand-dog; along with my Cole Slaw and Sweet Potato casserole for the humans as we enjoy the Feast at our daughter's this year.  As for the weather... Ms Sun's up and doing her best to shine through the cloud cover along the horizon.  The Winds happen to be the Showcase this morning out of the East at 20-25mph +gusting.  We're headed for some nasty weather today.  This dry blustery morning will change into a wet blustery day (rain will be starting around noon), night, overnight and tomorrow morning as well.  Expect a windy day (E-SE at 20-30mph +gusting) with rain (90% chance) and temps around 55°.  Rain could be heavy at times. Tonight... rain, wind (S-SE at 25-35mph +gusting), and temps around 50°.  Tomorrow... showers in the morning, partly sunny in the afternoon, temps around 60° and West winds at 10-20mph.  Chance of rain is 50%.  As for Thanksgiving Day... sunny, 53° and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 2:43PM
Low Tide: 9:11PM
Ocean Temp: 58°
Sunrise: 6:49AM
Sunset:4:41PM

Monday: First Half... Sunny...

Today's Webcam Sunrise - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 38° in Wildwood NJ.  It's feeling more like 30° with the breezes out of the N-NE at 9-12mph.  The sky is clear as Ms Sun's beginning her rise over the ocean's horizon.  It's a crisp, cold, lovely morning.  We're going to have a sunny first half of the day with temps just about tapping 50°.  Winds will be stiff out of the NE at 10-20mph.  Cloud cover will check in late this afternoon becoming completely cloudy by dinner time.  It'll stay cloudy right through until Wednesday afternoon.  Tonight... cloudy with temps around 40° and E-NE winds at 10-20mph. Tomorrow... looks crappy as it'll be cloudy and very windy (E-SE at 20-30mph +gusting) with periods of rain in the afternoon (90% chance).  Temps will be in the mid-50s.  Wednesday... rain until late morning when Ms Sun makes her daily appearance and begins drying things out just in time for turkey day.  Temps will be near 60° with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  As for Thanksgiving... sunny, temps in the low-50s with 10-15mph winds out of the NW.  
High Tide: 1:44PM
Low Tide: 8:11PM
Ocean Temp: 58°
Sunrise: 6:48AM
Sunset: 4:41PM

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 44° in Wildwood NJ.  It's feeling more like 39° with the 8-11mph winds out of the NW.  It's clear and bright as Ms Sun's over the horizon and beginning Sunday's warm-up.  Expect a pleasant Fall day with another day of plentiful sunshine and temps in the mid-upper 50s.  Winds will be out of the W-NW at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the mid-upper 30s and N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny with a few afternoon clouds in the mix, temps around 50° and N-NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tuesday... mostly cloudy with rain beginning in the afternoon, temps in the mid-50s and E-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Wednesday... rain until mid-day with peeks of sun in the afternoon.  Thanksgiving looks like a pleasant, sunny day with temps in the mid-50s.
High Tide: 12:38PM
Low Tide: 7:04PM
Ocean Temp: 57°
Sunrise: 6:47AM
Sunset: 4:42PM

Sunny Saturday

Greater WW Crest Yacht Club   

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's been up for well over an hour now (blog's a bit late due to sleeping in this morning).  She's shining through some patchy cloud cover from the overnight.  Winds are light out of the NW at 6-8mph.  It's a beautiful morning here down the Shore.  Expect a lovely day up ahead.  We're going to have plenty of sunshine and temps around 60°.  It's the winds that will stand out today as these calm winds are about to turn blustery in a couple of hours.  They'll still be out of the NW but will be gusting at 15-25mph. They'll also bring much colder temperatures beginning on the overnight. Tonight... expect clear skies, temps in the upper 30s and N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow...  sunny, temps in the upper 50s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... partly sunny, temps in the upper 40s and NE winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 11:35AM
Low Tide: 6:00PM
Ocean Temp: 57°
Sunrise: 6:46AM
Sunset: 4:42PM

Thursday Mix of Sun and Clouds

Mornin'!  It's 56° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining on the island in a blue, clear sky.  Winds are light out of the S-SW at 7-9mph.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with temps in the mid-60s.  Winds will be out of the South at 10-15mph.  Tonight... cloudy, temps in the low-mid 50s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy morning turning to a sunny day, temps in the low-60s and NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the upper 40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the mid-50s with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  The next rain coming in looks like Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.  Thanksgiving looks sunny with cooler temps (mid-40s). 
High Tide: 10:34AM
Low Tide: 5:05PM
Ocean Temp: 57°
Sunrise: 6:45AM
Sunset: 4:43PM

Lovely Weather Continues

Mornin'!  It's 48° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear with Ms Sun up and shining away!  Not a cloud in the sky this beautiful morning.  Breezes are light out of the W-SW at 4-6mph.  It'll be a beauty today with plentiful sunshine, temps in the low-60s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the low-50s and SSW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny with temps in the mid-60s and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy with a very slight chance of rain showers (15% chance), temps in the mid-upper 50s.  Those Friday overnight rains and Saturday morning rains seem to have vanished.  It looks like we'll wake to clouds on Saturday but the sun should break through by late morning.  Saturday looks nice with temps in the mid-upper 50s.  Sunday... sunny, mid-50s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  We're looking good for the next 5 days.  The next predicted rainy day is now Tuesday.  

High Tide: 9:42AM
Low Tide: 4:16PM
Ocean Temp: 58°
Sunrise: 6:43AM
Sunset: 4:44PM

Cloudy Humpday

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 41° in Wildwood NJ.   It's partly cloudy as Ms Sun rises over the horizon.  The clouds are making the sky painted with all sorts of pastels this morning. Breezes are barely there out of the N-NE at 2-4mph.  Expect a mix of sun and clouds today. It'll become mostly cloudy by this afternoon.  Temps will rise into the upper 50s with light and variable winds.  Tonight... cloudy then becoming partly cloudy after midnight.  Temps will drop back into the 40s (upper 40s) with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a sunny day, temps in the low-60s with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Friday looks like a mostly sunny day until later in the afternoon.  By night it looks like rain throughout the late night - overnight into late Saturday morning.  As for this weekend... Saturday looks mostly cloudy after a mainly wet morning and very windy with temps in the upper 50s as cloud cover clears out by nightfall.  Sunday... back to nice weather as it will be clear and sunny, temps in the low-50s and winds out of the W-NW at 10-15mph.   
High Tide: 8:57AM
Low Tide: 3:31PM
Ocean Temp: 58°
Sunrise: 6:42AM
Sunset: 4:45PM

The Hits Just Keep On Coming

Mornin'!  It's 46° in Wildwood NJ.  It's dawn and the sky is clear and becoming lighter and more colorful with each passing minute.  Ms Sun's about to cross the horizon in less than a half hour.  Breezes are barely there out of the NW at 2-5mph.  It'll be another beautiful day (albeit windy) with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 50s and gusty winds out of the NW at 15-25mph +gusting.  Tonight... clear, temps in the upper 30s and North winds at 5-15mph.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, temps near 60° and North winds becoming South by the afternoon at 5-10mph.  Thursday... the loveliest of them all this week... sunny, temps in the mid-60s and SW calm breezes.  It's looking like Friday may have rainfall by late afternoon right into late morning on Saturday.  At least it's not a complete washout (for now anyway) for this coming weekend.   I forgot to mention that the New Moon was yesterday.  You know the drill.  New Moons as well as the Full Moons = higher than normal tides.
High Tide: 8:19AM
Low Tide: 2:48PM
Ocean Temp: 59°
Sunrise: 6:41AM
Sunset: 4:45PM

Sunny Monday

Mornin'!  It's 34° in Wildwood NJ.  And, that's not a windchill.  Windchill is 32°.   There's a bit of frost on that pumpkin this morning!  Hubby keeps mentioning the new Canna Lilies.  I planted new baby bulbs in the Spring and have had a very successful growing season this summer and fall as they obviously won't survive the winter if I don't dig up those bulbs for winter storage.  My guess is this week will be the "dig up" as frozen soil will be their demise.  For now, we're still enjoying their beauty.  Anyway... it's a clear and sunny morning without a cloud in the sky.  Breezes are out of the North at 3-5mph.  It'll be a lovely autumn day with abundant sunshine, temps in the low-mid 50s and winds that are light and variable.  Tonight... clear, temps in the low-mid 40s and West winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-50s and N-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Even though we're nearing the end of hurricane season (June 1st - November 30th), there's a tropcial depression in the Caribbean forming as I type.  The weather folk are keeping close watch (as am I) on that one.  It could possibly enter the Gulf by week's end.  Our weather couldn't get any prettier as the sunshine and 50° temps will be staying checked in this entire week ahead.
High Tide: 7:44AM
Low Tide: 2:05PM
Ocean Temp: 59°
Sunrise: 6:40AM
Sunset: 4:46PM

Partly Sunny Sunday

Today's North WWs Webcam

Mornin'!  It's 43° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 34° with the NE winds at 13-18mph.  We're under lots of cloud cover as Ms Sun rises over the horizon.  It's all happening within the next half hour and it's one of those lovely, colorful, autumn sunrises due to these morning clouds.  It feels more like winter than autumn this morning. It's supposed to warm up a bit as we head into a partly sunny day with temps in the mid-50s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 30s / low 40s with North winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the upper 50s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... sunny, temps in the upper 50s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Wednesday... sunny, temps in the upper 50s.  Thursday... sunny, temps in the upper 50s.  The next rainy day looks to be Friday (or Friday night) according to the forecasters.  39 days until Winter. 
High Tides: 7:09AM and 7:24PM
Low Tide: 1:21PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:39AM
Sunset: 4:47PM

Veterans Day

Hubby's on the Left

Mornin'! Happy Veterans Day!  It's 45° in Wildwood NJ.  It's still dark and starlit as clear skies prevail this early morn.  It's damp and drippy outside (85% humidity) as everything's wet from the overnight dew.  Breezes are out of the NW at 6-8mph.   A lovely day is on tap with sunny skies.  We may see some cloud cover when Ms Sun rises which is always a good thing as it's usually very colorful and picturesque due to those clouds.  But for later in the morning and afternoon it'll be blue-sky and sunny.  Temps will be in the upper 50s with N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear and cold with temps in the upper 30s and N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... intervals of clouds and sun with temps in the low-50s and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-40s and N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  As we set aside this day to honor all those who served in the military - in wartime or peacetime, let's reflect on our Vets today for their service, sacrifice, duty and contributions toward our national security.  A big shout out to my hubby who served in the '60s!  Thank You All! 
High Tide: 6:33AM and 6:45PM
Low Tide:12:37PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:38AM
Sunset: 4:48PM.

Gray Friday

This Morning's WebCam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  Happy "Celebrated" Veterans Day!  Veterans Day is actually tomorrow.  It's 52° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under gray skies as it's raining lightly.  Winds are out of the North at 5-7mph.  We're right in the path of a fairly big but broken up rainy weather system (check the doppler). It's raining lightly now as were going to have moments of "no-rain" and then "back-to-rain" throughout the morning and early afternoon today.  Temps will only rise a few degrees to the upper 50s.  North winds will stay checked in at 5-10mph.  One forecast says 80% chance of rain today; another says 100%.  Tonight... partly cloudy with rain checked out.  Temps will go down into the low-40s with West winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, temps in the upper 50s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-50s and North winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 6:05PM
Low Tide: 11:53AM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:37AM
Sunset: 4:49PM

Lovely Thursday

GSP - My Exit

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and it's a lovely Spring-like morning.  Blog's a bit late as grocery shopping took priority first thing this morning.  I was waiting for the store manager to unlock the doors!  I'm back and in the saddle and ready for a lovely day up ahead.  I'm grateful for many things this morning and this weather is no exception.  Windows are open and sea breezes are wafting into the house again.  Birds are chirping and seagulls are laughing and squawking.  Life is good.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today as the clouds will probably stick around most of the day.  Temps will be near record temps in the low 70s.  Winds will ramp up a bit out of the West at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy around midnight.  Temps will drop significantly into the upper 40s with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... a gray day with 30% chance a rain showers in the late morning turning to 60% by mid-afternoon.  Temps will be in that "raw" area in the low-50s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... rain should be done with us as temps will be in the mid-40s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  As for this weekend... Saturday will be partly to mostly sunny with temps in the mid-upper 50s and Sunday will be colder with temps in the upper 40s along with more clouds than not.  Get out there and enjoy today!
High Tide: 5:21PM
Low Tide: 11:08AM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:36AM
Sunset: 4:50PM

Sunny Hump Day

The Hereford Lighthouse Path to the Ocean

Mornin'!  It's 49° in Wildwood NJ.  It's a crisp, clear morning.  Ms Sun's up and welcoming another "hump day".  On last week's hump day, I was on the last stretch of road trip for an almost 9-hour (2day) drive home from Florida.  I just mentioned to hubby last evening that it's still feels really good to be home.  This Wildwood weather this past week has been incredible.  Yesterday, we reached 71° with sunshine and warm breezes.  Today... it'll be much cooler, but still sunny, temps in the upper 50s and N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... some passing clouds, temps in the mid-40s and SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... warm again with plentiful sunshine, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 10-20mph.  We may see some rain showers by late Friday afternoon (30% chance) with a mostly cloudy day. As for the weekend... sunshine both Saturday and Sunday with temps in the low-mid 50s.  
High Tide: 4:32PM
Low Tide: 10:22AM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:35AM
Sunset: 4:51PM

Election Day

The Road To The Shore - The Garden State Pkwy 

Mornin'!  It's 58° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under mostly clear skies with those wispy clouds prepping for Ms Sun and another spectacular sunrise this morning.  Breezes are out of the SW at 10-15mph.  I can hear the ocean roaring at the other side of the island (6+ blocks away).  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with unseasonable temps... low 70s.  I'll take it.  Winds will be a bit on the blustery side out of the W-SW at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the mid-40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... another sunny day, much cooler with temps in the mid-50s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  It's Election Day. You know what to do.
High Tide: 3:40PM
Low Tide: 9:30AM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:33AM
Sunset: 4:51PM

Happy Monday!

Mornin'!  It's 46° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under partly cloudy skies with breezes out of the N-NE at 4-7mph.  Ms Sun's due up in less than an hour.  And, knowing this kind of cloud cover that I do, it'll be a really beautiful sunrise.  It's also going to be another sunny, pleasant day here along the coast with some of those milky, wispy clouds in the blue sky.  Temps will be around 60° with E-NE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... more clouds than clear skies, temps in the mid-upper 50s with Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a mix of sun and clouds, unseasonable temps in the low-70s with brisk W-SW winds at 15-20mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... clear with temps in the upper 50s and winds out of the W-NW at 5-10mph.  It's now looking like the next rain day could be Friday (40% chance). 
High Tide: 2:43PM
Low Tide: 9:10AM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 6:32AM
Sunset: 4:52PM

Eastern Standard Time Has Arrived - Sunset is 4:54PM

Otten's Harbor in years past

Mornin'!  It's 48° in Wildwood NJ.  Happy Eastern Standard Time!  If you forgot to turn your clocks back an hour then you're an hour late.  It's sunny as Ms Sun rose a half an hour ago at 6:30.  There was some light, milky clouds along the horizon making the sunrise even lovelier than usual.  No breezes to note as they're barely at 1-2mph out of the N-NW.  It'll be another beauty today down the Shore.  Expect abundant sunshine, temps in the mid-60s and very light and variable breezes.  Tonight... clear to partly cloudy, low of 46° with N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny with a few afternoon clouds, temps around 60° and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 2:53PM
Low Tide: 8:31AM
Ocean Temp: 61°
Sunrise: 6:31AM 
Sunset: 4:54PM

It's The End Of Daylight Savings Time

Mornin'!  It's 47° in Wildwood NJ.  It's a balmy morning compared to the past week here.  We're under partly cloudy skies with big cumulus clouds over head in the darkness. Winds are barely there out of the W-SW at 1-3mph.  It feels chilly but nice outside.  Ms Sun's on her way but not for well over an hour.  It'll be mostly sunny here on the island today with temps in the low-60s and very light and variable breezes.  Tonight... partly to mostly cloudy, temps back to where they are now... mid-upper 40s and still very light and variable breezes.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-60s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the mid-50s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  It's that time again!  We're heading back into the dark abyss as Eastern Standard Time takes effect overnight tonight.  Remember to set your clocks back an hour before turning in... "Spring" forward and "Fall" back.  You know the drill.  Tomorrow night's sunset will be (ugh) 4:54PM.  Just keep the focus on December 21st (the Winter Solstice and shortest day of the year) when these very short days will slowly but surely begin to grow longer. I figured it's the best way to keep sane and not get too depressed with the lack of daylight and sunshine in our next 47 days.  We've got this.
High Tide: 1:59PM
Low Tide: 8:28PM
Ocean Temp: 63°
Sunrise: 7:30AM
Sunset: 5:55PM

First Friday

This Morning's Sunrise - North WW webcam

Mornin'!  It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  Winter's still tapping on the front door of the island.  There's frost on the pumpkins this morning.  It's beginning to brighten as Ms Sun heads over the horizon painting the sky her beautiful pastel colors.  The sky is free of clouds.  Winds are barely there out of the SW at 1-3mph.  It'll be a beautiful autumn day down the Shore.  Expect plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 50s and S-SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the mid-upper 40s and SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a bit warmer with plenty of sunshine, temps in the low-60s and W-SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Sunday... starting out cloudy and by mid-day it'll be sunny with temps in the low-60s and NW breezes at 5-8mph.  These cold temps and frost have inspired me to get the big pot out and make homemade soup.  I plan on harvesting my large green onions before the frost does away with them.  Then, with the fresh leeks, potatoes and cream from yesterday's grocery shopping, you guessed it... potato-leek soup will be the soup of the day (and weekend).  For me, it's all about adapting to the chill from the salty air with simple pleasures like a mug of delicious, warm soup.  A good book with the fireplace lit makes it even better!
    

High Tide: 1:06PM
Low Tide: 7:27PM
Ocean Temp: 63°
Sunrise: 7:29AM
Sunset: 5:56PM

Day Of The Dead

Mornin'! Lucy, I'm home! It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  The sky is clear as Ms Sun rises any moment now.  Breezes are light out of the North at 4-6mph.  I'm feeling a crisp, cold one this morning on this South Jersey island; especially after being down South for 2 weeks.  First, in Key West where the daily average temp was 85° and then in Georgia for several days where it was averaging 70° during the day. In the words of Edwina in Raising Arizona..."Everything's changed".  Winter certainly feels like it's lightly tapping on our front door this morning.  It'll warm up a bit today though. It'll be a sunny day with temps tapping 50° along with NW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps down around 40° with winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... more sun, temps near 60° with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  For the weekend (time to turn the clocks back an hour to Standard Time)... Saturday will be mostly sunny with some clouds in the mix, temps around 60° as Sunday will be mostly cloudy with temps tapping 60° again.  It looks like we may not see rainfall until this time next week.  I have to say that my most of my flower and herb gardens hung on very well and look great.  What a pleasant surprise that was to come home to as all my views in the yard is still very lovely.  Not to mention, it's always good to be home and back in my comfy bed.  Oh, and I almost forgot... adios October and welcome November!  It's "All Souls Day" today!

High Tide: 12:12PM
Low Tide: 6:33PM
Ocean Temp: 63°
Sunrise: 7:28AM
Sunset: 5:57PM