Leap Year Day

Mornin'!  Happy Leap Year!  It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 26° with the windchill from the W-NW winds at 15-20mph.  Ms Sun's shining brightly and there's barely a cloud in th sky. 
So, Leap Year days are needed to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the sun.  It takes the Earth approximately 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to circle once around the sun and is called a tropical year.  Without an extra (intercalary) day on the 2/29 every four years, we would lose almost six hours every year.  By the way... Julius Caesar implemented the first leap year day in 45BC and every four years it's been  on the calendar.
It'll be a sunny Leap Year Day.  Temps will be in the low-40s with W-NW winds at 15-25mph+gusting.  Tonight... mostly clear, temps in the low 30s and NW winds calmed down to 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mix of sun and clouds, temps in the mid-40s and E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the low-40s with SE winds at 5-10mph.  As for the weekend... rain on Saturday, temps around 50° and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... partly cloudy with peeks of sun, temps in the low-50s and light and variable winds.  And, as I bid adieu to February... I have to give thanks for being kind to Wildwood this year.  We had an unusually mild February in 2024 and for that I'm very grateful.  Until next year... see you on the other side!  Now, where are those straps that we'll need to strap in for March?
High Tide: 10:12AM
Low Tide: 4:20PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:32AM
Sunset: 5:51PM

Wet And Windy Wednesday

Mornin'!  It's 52° in Wildwood NJ.  It's not raining yet but it's coming!  Winds have arrived (they began during the night)... S-SW at 20-25mph +gusting.  They're surrounding my house and howling as I type.  I'm telling ya... those March winds are getting closer and closer!  It'll be rainy and windy today with temps in the mid-50s and S-SW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Everything outside is wet and covered  with the ocean's mist thanks to the winds but scattered rain showers are due in later this morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.  Tonight... more steady rain as temps drop into the low-30s with SW winds still checked in at 25-30mph +gusting (we could feel 45mph gusts).  Tomorrow... mostly sunny with temps in the low-mid 40s and NW winds at 15-20mph +gusting.  Friday... mostly sunny, temps in the upper 40s and South winds at 5-15mph.  Saturday... rain, temps around 50° with SE winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... starting out raining, becoming mostly cloudy, temps around 50° with E-NE winds at 10-15mph.
High Tides: 9:38AM and 9:59PM
Low Tide: 3:46PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:33AM
Sunset: 5:50PM

Gale Warning and Small Craft Advisory Posted

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 45° in Wildwood NJ.  It's mostly cloudy as Ms Sun is trying to brighten things but the clouds seem to be more prevalent this morning.  Winds are out of the South at 9-11mph.  Strap in... we're about to have a couple tumultuous weather days as March peers in.  Expect a mostly cloudy day today with peeks of sunshine this morning and rain and wind beginning later this afternoon.  Temps will be mild as they rise into the low-50s. Rainfall is on the schedule (70% chance) and a "Gale Warning" posted for today due to the South winds ramping up at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tonight... steady rain into the overnight, temps in the upper 40s and South winds at 20-30mph +gusting (90% chance).  Tomorrow... showers kicking off Humpday with a steady, soaking rain throughout the day (80% chance) as well as S-SW winds at 25-35mph +gusting over 40mph.  Temps will still be mild around the mid-50s.  Tomorrow night... rain, temps in the mid-40s and still windy with winds out of the W-SW at 20-25mph.  Today's soup of the day... Cream of Broccoli! 
High Tides: 9:05AM and 9:24PM
Low Tide: 3:14PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:35AM
Sunsest: 5:49PM

Monday Mix With A March Countdown

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 41° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 36° with the winds out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  It's partly cloudy with Ms Sun up over the horizon shining brightly but she's sitting right below a line of clouds.  She is painting the clouds and sky with her rays making things lovely as she does.  Seems that we're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with temps tapping 50° and S-SW winds at 15-20mph making it feel more like 40°.  Tonight... partly cloudy, thicker clouds on the overnight, temps in the low-40s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... 50% chance of rain showers, mostly in the afternoon, temps in the low-50s and blustery winds out of the South at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain, temps in the upper 40s and still blustery with South winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  It's just March rearing its ugly "very windy" head.  I've been trying to mentally prepare for March but it's not easy.  There's no doubt I'll be screaming (once again) into the intense March winds to "shut up" but not that respectfully.  
High Tides: 8:34AM and 8:51PM
Low Tide: 2:45PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:37AM
Sunset: 5:48PM
Moonrise: 7:58PM

Sunny Sunday With Some Leftover Moon-glow Sunday Night

Mornin'!  It's 27° in Wildwood NJ.  It's sunny and cold feeling more like 20° with the Northerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Winter's still here for at least 23 more days.  Expect plenty of sunshine today if that helps.  It'll be a sunny Sunday with temps near 40° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mostly clear and moonlit, temps in the mid-30s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 40s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the mid-40s and light breezes.  Tuesday... partly cloudy, high near 50° and rain by dinner time.  Winds will be out of the South at 10-15mph.
High Tides: 8:03AM and 8:20PM
Low Tide: 2:16PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:38AM
Sunset: 5:47PM
Moonrise: 7:00PM

Full Moon Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 40° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 34° with the NW winds at 10-15mph.  We're under lots of cloud cover but it's making for a beautiful sunrise.  It'll be a mostly cloudy start to the day with light rain this morning (60% chance).  It'll remain mostly cloudy with peeks of sunshine today with temps in the mid-40s with winds ramping up a bit out of  the N-NW at 10-20mph. Tonight... partly cloudy, much colder with temps in the mid-20s and North winds at 10-15mph. We should feel that full moon glow tonight. It could be in a haze but it'll be glowing.   Tomorrow...  sunny, temps around 40° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tides: 7:31AM and 7:48PM
Low Tide: 1:48PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:39AM
Sunset: 5:45PM
Moonrise: 6:01PM

Gray Friday

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 45° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly with a breeze out of the S-SW at 5-10mph.  Expect a mostly rainy day today... 70% chance (mostly before dinner time).  We could see areas of patchy fog as well.  It'll be a gray Friday with temps near 50° and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Winds will become West this afternoon.  Tonight... cloudy, becoming partly clear late with temps in the upper 30s and N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  We just might see that "almost" full moon late tonight, but there's also a 25% chance of a passing shower.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-40s and N-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... clear and cold with temps in the upper-20s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-upper 30s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... clear and cold with temps in the low-mid 30s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  
High Tide: 7:16PM
Low Tide: 1:18PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:40AM
Sunset: 5:44PM
Moonrise: 5:01PM

2/22/24

Mornin'!  It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up in the clear, blue sky.  Breezes are out of the SE at 4-7mph.  It actually feels like 28° with those light breezes.  That ol' briny fragrance is in the air this morning along with the island birds who are chirping and squawking.  It'll be a sunny start to the day with clouds filtering in as the morning progresses then becoming cloudy by the afternoon.  Temps will be in the mid-40s with S-SE winds ramping up at 10-20mph.  There's a slight chance of a passing shower coming with those winds this afternoon. Tonight... cloudy, 60% chance of rain showers with temps in the low-40s and South winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... 60% chance of rain in the morning, becoming a steady, light rain in the afternoon.  By dinner time, the rain should stop.  Temps will be mild... 50° with W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday... "Full (aka Snow) Moon" partly sunny, temps around 40° with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps around 40° with N-NW winds becoming S-SW all at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 6:42PM
Low Tide: 12:46PM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 6:42AM
Sunset: 5:43PM
Moonrise: 3:59PM

Partly Cloudy Hump Day

Hereford Lighthouse - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels more like 26° with the windchill... E-NE at 9-11mph.  Ms Sun's up but she's shining through some lovely cloud cover making for a beautiful sunrise scene along the horizon.  Don't expect the sky to look like yesterday's bright blue, clear sky but will be more of a partly cloudy day with temps in the low-mid 40s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the low-mid 30s and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the mid-40s and SE winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... cloudy with occasional rain showers (50% chance) with temps in the mid-upper 40s and SW winds at 15-20mph.  As for this coming weekend... no rain in the weekend forecast as Saturday will be partly sunny (clouds in the mix) with temps in the 40s and Sunday... mostly sunny with temps near 50°.  Some days to note... Full Moon is Saturday 2/24, Daylight Savings is March 10th and there's 27 days until Spring (March 19th)!  Most of you know I'm not a fan of March because of its raging, tempestuous winds.  Who knows what it'll bring this year?
High Tide: 6:05AM
Low Tide: 12:09PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:43AM
Sunset: 5:42PM

Another Winter Beauty

Mornin'!  It's 36° in Wildwood NJ.  Feels like 29° with the NE breeze at 10-15mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly in the clear, vivid, blue sky this morning.  It's so bright in my house that I've considered sunglasses this morning!  It'll be a sunny day with temps in the low-40s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the low-30s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny (some clouds in the mix), temps in the low-mid 40s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-40s and S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday night... 50% chance of rain showers with temps in the low-40s.  Friday... could be looking at a rainy and windy day.  28 days until Spring and 4 days until the Full Moon.
High Tide: 5:21PM
Low Tide: 11:24AM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:44AM
Sunset: 5:41PM

President's Day

Mornin'!  Happy President's Day!  February 22nd was President George Washington's (our first President) date of birth and became a date of remembrance after his death in 1799.  The holiday has been celebrated on the 3rd Monday of February thanks to President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 who signed the date of celebration it into law.  There have been 46 presidents who have served our Nation.  

It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  We've got blue skies and plentiful sunshine this morning.  Breezes are light out of the N-NW at 7-9mph.  It'll be a lovely holiday with sunny skies, temps in the mid-40s and NW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps back to where they are now... 31° and N-NE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 40° and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Wednesday... partly sunny, temps in the mid-40s and light winds.  
High Tide: 4:27PM
Low Tide: 10:27AM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:45AM
Sunset: 5:40PM

Some Sun / Some Clouds Today

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 29° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 22° with the breeze out of the West at 5-8mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the wispy/milky cloud cover.  But, those clouds are creating a beautiful, colorful sunrise.  Winter's chill is still here in the briny air although all that lightly layered snow from yesterday is gone.  We're going to have another day of sunshine mixed with some hazy clouds off and on. According to one forecast... mostly sunny.  Temps are going up into the mid-40s with SW winds on the blustery side at 20-25 +gusting.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps around 33° and West winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... abundant sunshine, temps in the low-mid 40s and NW winds calmer.  
High Tide: 3:20PM
Low Tide: 9:19AM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:47AM
Sunset: 5:39PM

Presidents Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 34° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels more like 27° with the windchill.  Winds are currently out of the N-NW at 10-15mph.  We're under thick cloud cover and we have the ol' layer of white stuff outside.  Thankfully not much; just a coating.  Everything other than the sidewalks and streets are covered in white... shrubs, lawns, roofs, cars etc.  The streets are clear.  I'm assuming by the looks of things and today's forecast that this (not such a) badboy storm is outta here.  We can expect a cloudy morning, followed by a partly cloudy afternoon.  Gusty winds are coming though  (NW 20-30mph +gusting) and even the possibility of a few flurries or snow showers is possible.  Temps will be around 40° feeling more like 29°.  Tonight... some cloud cover, temps in the upper 20s and W-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, a few passing clouds are in the mix with a high of 44° and SW winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Higher wind gusts possible.  Monday... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and much calmer winds (NW at 5-10mph).  Happy Presidents Day Weekend!  
High Tide: 2:01PM
Low Tide: 8:04AM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:48AM
Sunset: 5:38PM

Winter Storm Advisory Posted For Wildwood

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  A swift-moving storm system is set to bring accumulating snow across the Midwest, Ohio Valley and directly into the Northeast.  A Winter Storm advisory is posted for our area.  Much colder air, gusty winds and some snowfall is coming our way. 
It's 38° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and is currently hidden by cloud but making for a beautiful and colorful  sunrise and start to the day.  Winds are stiff out of the NW at 20-25mph.  Today will be partly sunny to partly cloudy, temps in the low-40s and W-NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tonight... cloudy with periods of light rain and after midnight... the rain turns to snow.  The temps will be around 32° as snow falls tonight into the overnight with 1-3 inches expected.  Winds should simmer down to 10-15mph out of the NE.  Tomorrow... snowfall should be ending by early morning, becoming partly cloudy, temps around 40° with NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Sunday... mostly sunny (some clouds in the mix) with temps around 40° and SW winds at 15-20mph.  Monday... mostly sunny, temps in the low-40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Oh, I almost forgot... Sam's Pizza opens today! 
High Tide: 12:48PM
Low Tide: 6:52PM
Ocean Temp: 43°
Sunrise: 6:49AM
Sunset: 5:37PM

A Nice Winter's Thursday

Mornin'!  It's 28° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 24° due to the light frigid breeze out of the N-NW at 5-8mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly.  It'll be a nice winter's day with a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the low-40s and W-NW (becoming South) winds at 5-10mph increasing to 15-25mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, gusty winds out of the W-SW at 25-35mph +gusts and temps in the mid-30s feeling like the upper 20s.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny with clouds in the mix, temps in the mid-40s and W-NW gusty winds at 20-30mph occasionally gusting over 40mph.  As for this weekend... snow showers early Saturday, peeks of sun later, temps around 40° with gusty winds.  Saturday night... partly cloudy, temps around 30° and W-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Sunday... cloudy start giving way to a sunny day, temps around 43° and W-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-30s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-30s and light and variable winds.  
High Tide: 11:46AM
Low Tide: 5:55PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:50AM
Sunset: 5:36PM

Happy Valentine's Day!

Mornin'!  It's Valentine's Day!  It's my 57th Valentine's Day with the man who holds the key to my heart! Talk about a lifetime of blessings.  Realizing that and being grateful everyday sums it all up.
Winter seems to be back in Wildwood!  Thankfully, storm Lorraine only provided us with some minor tidal flooding and off and on rain showers along with windy conditions unlike the Pocono's, New York and the New England area which did receive a measurable amount of snow. As for Wildwood... it's a new day and the storm's long gone. It's 37° in Wildwood NJ. It's dry.  It feels like 28° with the windchill due to the W-NW winds at 20-25mph.  It's partly cloudy with Ms Sun up and trying to show herself but the clouds have so far won this morning's competition.  She'll provide a mostly sunny day once these morning clouds check out.  Temps will be in the upper 30s with blustery NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting making it feel like the 20's.  Tonight... clear sky, temps in the mid-upper 30s and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... clouds and sun, turning cloudy in the afternoon, temps in the low-40s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Friday... mostly sunny and blustery with temps around 40° and W-NW winds at 20-25mph.  As for this upcoming Holiday weekend... Saturday could have snow showers (60% chance) early in the day, peeks of sun later in the afternoon with temps around 40° and NW winds at 20-30mph.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps in the low-40s and winds at 10-20mph.  Monday... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and much calmer breezes. 
High Tide: 10:52AM
Low Tide: 5:03PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:51AM
Sunset: 5:35PM

It's Fat Tuesday

Mornin'!  Happy Mardi Gras! Time to make the donuts!  It's 41° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 30° due to the windchill.  Winds are howling and are currently out of the NE at 25-35mph +gusting.  It's raining hard as well as sideways.  Storm Lorraine's checked in and by the looks of things, we won't be getting what Allentown or the Pocono's are currently getting... the ol' white stuff.  The Pocono Mountains are due to get 9"!  We still have a "Coastal Flood Advisory" posted due to those wind-driven rains pushing the waters surrounding us onto our beaches and streets. The Advisory is until 3AM tomorrow morning.  Be aware of those high-tide times and know your low-lying areas.  Expect periods of rain this morning with a wintry mix thrown in later this morning and/or early afternoon.  We'll more than likely not going to see any snow cover or accumulation.  By mid-day, it'll begin to clear and dry out as the clouds will give way for Ms Sun to shine through.  The winds aren't going anywhere.  Expect temps in the  low-mid 40s (feeling like the low-30s) with the windchill... N-NW at 25-35mph +gusting as high as 50mph.  Tonight... clear, gusty winds, temps in the low-30s and W-NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny and still blustery with NW winds at 20-30mph +gusting and temps around 40°.  Tomorrow night... clear and cold (36° feeling like 26°).  Forget making those donuts today as I already made a King Cake over the weekend. Plus this weather warrants yet another "Soup Making Day" and today's soup choice is "Escarole (aka Italian Wedding) Soup".  
High Tide: 10:01AM and 10:32PM
Low Tide: 4:15PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:52AM
Sunset: 5:34PM

Lorraine's Headed In This Direction

Mornin'! Congrats to the Super Bowl Champs... The Kansas City Chiefs! It's 43° in Wildwood NJ.  We've got thick cloud cover again with winds light out of the E-NE at 3-5mph.  It'll be another cloudy day with temps in the upper 40s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... Nor'easter Lorraine will just clip our region coming from the south as she heads north of us with rain, winds and a wintry mix beginning around dinner time with winds become stiff out of the E-NE at 15-25mph +gusting.  Chance of rain is 100%.  Tomorrow... periods of rain with a wintry mix in the morning (90% chance) with no snow accumulation expected.  By afternoon, the storm should be north of us and we could possibly see skies beginning to clear.  Temps will be in the low-mid 40s with N-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... this weather system will have cleared out as the sky becomes free of cloud cover,  temps will be in the upper 30s with W-NW winds at 15-20mph.  Wednesday's looking still windy but Ms Sun will have checked back in! 36 days until Spring!
High Tide: 9:13AM
Low Tide: 3:29PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:53AM
Sunset: 5:33PM

A Gray Super Bowl Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 49° in Wildwood NJ.  It's overcast and cloudy.  Winds are barely there out of the N-NE at 3-5mph.  It'll be another cloudy day today (it was cloudy all day yesterday) with occasional rain showers (60% chance) beginning later this morning until late afternoon, temps staying where they are now with NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy, temps around 40° with winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... cloudy in the morning, then off and on rain showers during the afternoon, temps around 48° with E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... rain (100% chance), temps near 40°, and E-NE winds at 20-30mph.  Tuesday... cloudy and very windy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy, temps in the mid-40s and N-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Chance of rain is 70%.  Tuesday night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-30s with W-NW at 15-25mph +gusting.  So there's 2 Advisories posted: Coastal Flood Advisory and a Gale Watch.  The flood advisory is in effect until 1pm this afternoon.  And the gale watch is in effect from Tuesday morning until Tuesday afternoon.  Time to hunker down and check on your outdoor items that could becoming someone else's property.  Also, be grateful this next storm isn't snow!  And, 37 days until Spring!
High Tides: 9:05AM and 9:35PM
Low Tide: 3:22PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:54AM
Sunset: 5:32PM

A Pleasant (Partly-Cloudy) Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 47° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's trying to shine through the milky (almost cloud covered sky).  Breezes are light out of the W-SW at 5-7mph.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon.  Temps will be in the (unseasonable) upper 50s with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... cloudy, temps in the mid-40s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a steady rain in the morning, showers off and on in the afternoon, temps around 50° with N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Chance of rain is 70%.  Monday... cloudy, slight chance of rain, temps in the upper 40s and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... 100% chance of rain, becoming windy (E-NE at 20-30mph +gusting), and temps barely tapping 40°.  
High Tide: 8:17AM and 8:45PM
Low Tide: 2:37PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:55AM
Sunset: 5:31PM

New Moon Friday

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 44° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover with winds out of the South at 10-15mph.  It's damp and raw outside.  Ms Sun's supposed to show up sometime later this morning or at least by this afternoon.  Temps will be unseasonable warm again reaching 50° with those Southerly (more blustery) winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy skies, giving way to cloudy skies, temps in the low 40s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy, temps in the low-mid 50s and SW winds at 5-10mph with 20% chance of rain showers.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the low-40s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... rain beginning in the morning and ending by later in the afternoon, temps in the upper 40s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  It's the New Moon which promoted an Active Alert today... "Coastal Flood Advisory" until this afternoon.  I just looked out my front window to check Otten's Harbor which should be high enough to cross over the bulkhead and there's no tide water on the street at all.  I think we're in the clear as the next high tide isn't until 8PM tonight (actually 9PM as the harbor's high tide is an hour later than the ocean's high tide).  The New Moon has the same affect on our tides as the Full Moon but I'm going with... we're in the clear with this Moon phase and the Advisory posted.  Today is 60 years that the Beatles hit our coast and performed on the Ed Sullivan show.  I had already owned their album then.  It's one of those moments that changed and shaped my life.  I can only equate it with having four Taylor Swift's on stage.  I've been a Beatles fan my entire life.  I probably could do a blog just about the Beatles in my life.  I'm actually listening to "Meet The Beatles" as I type!  Happy Friday!  
High Tides: 7:28AM and 7:56PM
Low Tide: 1:50PM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 6:56AM
Sunset: 5:29PM

This Week's Nice Stretch Of Weather Continues

Mornin'!  It's 32° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 32° too.  No windchill this morning as there aren't any winds to mention.  Ms Sun's up though and beginning the warm-up for today.  We're supposed to get into the upper 40s today with mostly sunny skies and barely a breeze (S-SE at 2-4mph).  Tonight... clouds roll in as it'll be a cloudy night with temps in the upper 30s and Southerly breezes at 4-6mph.  Tomorrow... starting out partly to mostly cloudy with sunshine in the afternoon.  Temps may hit 50°!  Winds will still be out of the South at 10-15mph.   Saturday... a mostly cloudy day with near record temperatures... low 50s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday night... cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower.  Temps will be in the mid-40s.  Sunday... mostly cloudy with 25% chance of rain, temps tapping 50° and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... cloudy with 50% chance of rain.  Temps in the upper 40s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... 90% chance of rain, temps around 40° and blustery with winds out of the NW at 15-25mph +gusting.  
High Tide:  6:38AM and 6:15PM
Low Tide: 12:09PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:59AM
Sunset: 5:27PM

Lovely Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 35° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly!  It feels like 29° with the windchill due to the N-NE breeze at 5-10mph.  It'll be mostly sunny with some of those milky clouds in the mix today.  Temps will be in the mid-40s with NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps in the mid-30s with light and variable breezes.  Tomorrow... sunny with a few afternoon clouds, temps in the mid-upper 40s and light and variable winds.  Friday... mostly sunny, upper 40s and light Southerly breezes.  Saturday... overcast with gray skies and 25% chance of rain showers, temps in the low-50s and SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Sunday... waking to rain, mostly cloudy day with temps around 50° (no typo) and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  This week marks 14 years that we had one of the worst winter storms (aka Snowmageddon) in Wildwood's history.  It was on Super Bowl weekend too.  It actually was 2 storms (Feb 5th and 6th and again Feb 9th and 10th) the latter being the worst here along the coast.  We received  almost 2" of snow an hour.  There was at least 18" of snow much of which was even higher drifts due to the storm's intense winds. The houses were varnished with an icy/snowy shell.  I can only equate it to The Shining.  Wildwood was pummeled and the island was left without power for days. It was an incredible test of endurance.  My neighborhood... 6 days of icy, cold darkness.  On the bright side... that storm provided that very moment that my hubby and I made the decision that as soon as we could, we were going to head  to Key West.  Two months later we were arriving in Key West for the very first time enjoying the warm tropics. We have vacationed there over 10 times since then.  At this time, Kayden (the next winter storm) is on the move in this direction.  The weather officials are saying it could arrive here along the Coast by next week sometime (possibly Tuesday). So far, it appears that these warmer temps will bring rain not the white stuff.  Today's focus is that another winter's beauty is ahead and that lovely walk I'll be taking in a little while! 
High Tide: 6:15PM
Low Tide: 12:09PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 6:59AM
Sunset: 5:27PM

The Sunshine Keeps Pouring Down!

Mornin'!  It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun is shining brightly in the clear, blue sky.  It feels like 24° with the windchill as N-NE winds at 10-15mph are checked in.  It'll be another sunny albeit blustery day for the weather books.  Expect plentiful sunshine, temps in the low-40s (with a windchill) and NE winds at 10-25mph.  Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps in the low-30s (just about what they are now) and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny along with a few passing clouds, temps in the mid-40s and NE winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and barely a breeze.  I just might be pulling out my warm scarf today for my beach walk!  😉
High Tide: 5:17PM
Low Tide: 11:16AM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 7:00AM
Sunset: 5:26PM

Another Winter Beauty

Winter - 2009

Mornin'!  It's 35° in Wildwood NJ.  It's feeling like 30° with the N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly!  Well, this past Thursday, Saturday and Sunday were full of sunshine and today, tomorrow and Wednesday will be no different.  We're in "Sunshine Mode" there's no question about it!  It's cold out there but it's heading for another day of warm sun and temps in the mid-40s.  We'll have those NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps around 30° and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... another sunny day with temps around 40°, and NE winds a bit stiffer at 10-20mph.  Even with experiencing the Winter season here down the Shore, that sunshine almost always changes everything when the temps are relatively mild. The vivid clear blue sky, the warmth of the winter sunshine and lest not forget that wonderful sea air makes Winter so much more enjoyable.  I don't miss the island covered in snow or the  frozen conditions that winter can bring.  I have much to be thankful for so far this season. 42 days until Spring! 
High Tide: 4:09PM
Low Tide: 10:19AM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 7:01AM
Sunset: 5:25PM

A Nice Week In Winter Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 31° in frosty Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up over the horizon.  The sky is clear blue without any clouds.  Winds are out of the N-NE at 5-8mph.  Everything's covered in a light layer of frost outside.  It feels like 27°.  Expect another lovely Winters' day with plentiful sunshine, temps in the mid-40s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps in the low-30s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tuesday... sunny, temps around 40° with 10-15mph winds. Wednesday... sunny, temps around 40° with N-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... sunny, temps in the low-mid 40s and winds light and variable.  That's all I got. 
High Tide: 2:58PM
Low Tide: 9:18AM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 7:02AM
Sunset: 5:24PM

A Lovely First Weekend In February

Mornin'!  It's 39° in Wildwood NJ.  It's gray again with winds out of the North at 10-12mph.  We're going to have some clouds this morning that will give way to sunny skies.  A sunny Saturday is on tap for most of the day.  Temps will be in the mid-40s with North winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the low-30s with North winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... sunny, temps around 40° with NE breezes at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 1:54PM
Low Tide: 7:57PM
Ocean Temp: 41°
Sunrise: 7:)3AM
Sunset: 5:22PM

It's Groundhog Day

Mornin'!  It's 42° in Wildwood NJ.  It's gray and cloudy once again.  We're under rain clouds that were causing rain throughout the night and into the early morning.  It's not raining at the moment but we're saturated.  Expect a cloudy Friday with occasional rain showers.  Temps will be in the mid-40s with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Chance of rain is 60%.  Tonight... cloudy in the earlier part of the evening with skies clearing after midnight.  Temps will drop into the low-30s.  Winds will be out of the North at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny and bright with temps in the low-40s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... another sunny day with temps in the low-40s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Punxsutawney Phil (the world's most famous groundhog) did NOT see his shadow this morning which means that we're about to have an early Spring.  It's folklore folks!  What's not folklore is there are 45 days until Spring. 
High Tide: 1:01PM
Low Tide: 6:50PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 7:04AM
Sunset: 5:21PM

Welcome February!

Mornin'!  Well, hello there February. We've got a Leap year in 2024!  It's 33° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 33° as the winds are barely there out of the W-SW at 2-4mph.  No windchill today.  But, there is Ms Sun!  We haven't seen her in many mornings. She's up over the horizon and shining over the island greeting the day and the new Month!  Happy Birthday to all those February celebrants out there!  It'll be a perfectly, pleasant Winter's day to kick off the month.  Expect plenty of sunshine this morning.  A few afternoon clouds will filter in as temps rise into the upper 40s.  SW winds are staying checked in at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clouds thicken and cover our region with 50% chance of rain late tonight into the overnight.  Temps will drop down in the upper 30s with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... 50% chance of showers in the morning becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon.  Temps will be in the mid-40s with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly cloudy, temps around 40° with North winds at 10-12mph.  As for the first weekend in February... Saturday will be sunny with temps in the low-mid 40s and Northerly breezes as Sunday will be a repeat of Saturday.  We all know that February can go easy or hard on us in the weather department.  We can only hope and pray it all goes well!  Happy February!
High Tide: 12:15PM
Low Tide: 6:05PM
Ocean Temp: 42°
Sunrise: 7:05AM
Sunset: 5:20PM