Namaste July!

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's a whopping 100% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Ms Sun's up and shining through clouds covering some of the island.  She's currently making it through as my opened windows have morning sunshine pouring through them right now.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 9-11mph.  We had a nice strong downpour around 4:30am this morning and I'm grateful that Mother Nature watered my gardens for me.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds (mostly sunny) today with a slight chance of a stray shower later this afternoon (15% chance).  Temps will be in the low-80s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... mainly clear skies, temps in the low-mid 70s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low-mid 80s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, 25% chance of a rain shower, temps in the mid-upper 70s and light winds.  As for this first weekend in August... Saturday looks like isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms throughout the day and evening (70% chance), temps will be in the low-mid 80s during the day and mid-70s at night.  Winds will be strong out of the SW at 10-20mph.  Sunday... scattered storms developing in the afternoon (50% chance), temps in the low-mid 80s and SW winds at 10-15mph.   Sunday evening... scattered storms throughout the evening, becoming partly cloudy with temps in the low-mid 70s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Chance of rain... 50%.  Well July, you were good to us this year.  My birthday was great.  The weather was more often than not... summery and perfect.  Many times I had my watering done by rain showers but the best part is... I got to the beach over a dozen times.  Until next year... see ya on the other side!
High Tide: 5:37PM
Low Tide: 10:48AM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:59AM
Sunset: 8:11PM
UV Index: 9.2 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate (dangerous currents; swim only near a lifeguard)

A Mostly Sunny Day

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the morning haze.  We've got some hazy cloud cover surrounding us in all directions but the sunshine is breaking through.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 70°.  We've got that seashore dew and dampness happening (which is just about every day) as the winds bring that salty, briny, wet, ocean air that seems to cover and coat everything.  It makes the plants and trees very happy!  The winds are out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds again today with gusty winds developing this afternoon.  There's a very slight chance of a passing, stray shower too (15% chance) this afternoon.  Temps will reach 80° with South winds at 20-30mph.  Tonight... 60% chance of rain, scattered thunderstorms overnight, temps in the low-70s with South winds at 15-25mph. Tomorrow... partly sunny with some clouds in the mix again, 25% chance of a rain shower, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, mid-70s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... a mix of sun and clouds with 25% chance of rain, temps in the low-80s and light winds.
High Tide: 4:36PM
Low Tide: 9:47AM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:58AM
Sunset: 8:12PM
UV Index: 9.2 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate Risk (dangerous rip currents today; swim only near a lifeguard)

July 29th!

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 83% with a dewpoint of 67°.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  It's cloudy with Ms Sun trying to make her Monday debut, but it's not happening yet.  We're supposed to see her sometime this morning.  Expect a partly sunny/partly cloudy start to the day, clouds thickening this afternoon with 25% chance of rain showers this afternoon.  Temps will just about tap 80° with S-SW winds picking up at 15-25mph.  Tonight... considerable cloudiness this evening but the sky will become partly clear after midnight.  There's still a 25% chance of passing shower.  Temps will drop down to where they are now... low-70s with those S-SW winds still ramped up at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow...  basically the same as today... partly to mostly cloudy skies, 20% chance of a stray shower, temps around 80° and South winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain.  Wednesday... possibly waking to rain, becoming mostly sunny, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds.

High Tide: 3:30PM
Low Tide: 8:46AM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:57AM
Sunset: 8:13PM
UV Index: 7
Rip Current: Moderate Risk (life-threatening rip currents are possible; only swim in front of a lifeguard).

More Of The Same

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ. Humidity's 78° with a dewpoint of 65°.  Breezes are out of the N-NW at 2-4mph.  Ms Sun's shining through the morning haze.  It's another beauty.  It'll be sunny to partly sunny today with temps around 80° and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy early giving way to cloudy skies late in the evening, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy, a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible, temps will be around 80° with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly cloudy, temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... cloudy and breezy with 25% chance of rain showers, temps in the upper 70s and South winds at 15-25mph.
High Tide: 2:22PM
Low Tides: 7:49AM and 8:45PM
Ocean temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:57AM
Sunset: 8:13PM
UV Index: 8
Rip Current: Low risk

5-Star Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 85% with a dewpoint of 66°.  Ms Sun's up and shining over the island.  Breezes are barely there out of the N-NE at 3-5mph.  It's beautiful outside.  It'll be a beautiful Saturday with sunny, blue skies, and temps just about 80°, E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear and starlit, temps around where they are now (upper 60s) with light and variable winds.  Tomorrow... same but a little bit more clouds in the sky along with humidity a bit higher.  
High Tide: 1:18PM
Low Tide: 7:36PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:56AM
Sunset: 8:14PM
UV Index: 8
Rip Current: Low Risk

A Nice Stretch Of Weather Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 82% with a dewpoint of 61°.  Ms Sun's up with only light, wispy clouds to glimmer through.  We've also got light breezes out of the N-NE at 4-6mph.  It's a beauty out there.  There's a nice stretch of weather ahead (looks like 4 straight days).  We're going to have a mix of sun and light clouds today with temps just about tapping 80° and N-NE winds shifting to the S-SE at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear skies with some light cloud cover here and there, temps in the upper 60s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 80° and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps around 70° with light breezes.  Sunday... mostly sunny, some light clouds in the mix, temps around 80° with East winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... partly cloudy, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... partly to mostly cloudy with 50% chance of rain by evening.
High Tide: 12:19PM
Low Tide: 6:31PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:55AM
Sunset: 8:15PM
UV Index: 8.3 (high)
Rip Current: Low Risk
Here are those ol' Friday Beach Tips...  
*Beach Stuff - what to pack... bottled water, a spray bottle of water for you never know what, a hat, footwear, towel, sunblock, insect repellent (for the "West winds" that bring biting green head flies), first aid kit (I include a tiny bottle of vinegar for jelly fish stings), shade (umbrella, canopy of some type), a bungee cord to secure your umbrella for those windy days, something to read, sanitizing wipes, a small trash bag to collect any trash you accumulate.
*When setting up your spot (campsite) at the beach, give those around you a little courtesy and be kind as to not to set up too close to them.  It's always amazing to watch arriving folk completely unaware of their actions as they begin setting up their umbrella, blanket and chair only inches away from those folks already settled in and believe it or not, there's no one else yet at the beach except you. It often feels like new arrivals seek out others to sit close to.  It happens more often than not and I have yet to figure out this strange phenomenon. Most beaches are huge (with the exception of North Wildwood).  First Avenue beach has become more popular this year as that beach grows while the JFK Blvd beach shrinks.
*Know your "tide" times.  You can always ask the lifeguard as they will know.  If the tide is at its highest when you arrive, you can set up right at the water line and watch the beach grow bigger and bigger as the tide slips into its 6 hour low tide. It takes 6 hours for the tide to go from High to Low and then turn around and begin to go from Low to High (12 hour total).
*Tips for setting up your umbrella: be aware of the wind direction and wind speed.  On a windy day, take those extra steps to secure your umbrella.  Sand screws or sand grabbers are great for securing umbrellas and it's best to dig a hole first before twisting that screw in and packing the sand in.  Also, a bungee cord attaching the umbrella to your cooler or beach cart works wonders. It's not uncommon to see umbrellas launched by the winds and more often than not into unknowing folks who are about to be impaled by an airborne, out of control umbrella. And, while the entire family is in the ocean not realizing that their umbrella is 2 blocks away. I've seen it happen many times.  Oh... when opening your umbrella... always face the wind as this phenomenon never disappoints as most of the time, folks turn their back on the wind and open the umbrella. Thus... you now have an inside out, uncontrolled umbrella on your hands.
*Beach Etiquette.  When you walk directly next to someone who's laying on their blanket or sitting on their beach chair, your kicked up sand will almost certainly be tossed all over them; especially if it's breezy.  Be conscientious of what you're doing and where you're walking. Teach your children courtesy at the beach. Explain that it's not okay to run or chase one another around someone else's blanket or chair.  Wildwood sand is very light and powdery.  On a breezy day, one can be covered in a light coating of sand thanks to careless folk around you. 
*If shaking out towels or blankets, be conscious of the wind direction and always shake away from those in the line of your "sand" fire. I've seen toddlers who take off running usually onto anyone's blanket in their path.  Here's a bit of advice for parents of toddlers on the beach (1-2 year olds)... bring a "pack-n-play" for them as I can assure you that your beach day will be much more enjoyable with those babes surrounded with toys and snacks in their little mesh, private encampment.  I recently saw a young couple of a baby not old enough to walk, dig a round trench about 6" deep and place a piece of plastic (much like a shower curtain) over the 2-3' wide hole and fill it with the ocean water so the babe could be entertained and cooled off in their own little pool.  It was an ingenious way to keep the baby happy for a long period of time.
*Phone use... take it somewhere else. Talking loudly or working on your phone for all of us to enjoy really sucks.  Phone calls should be taken as far away from all the hordes of people as possible.  Go to the Dunes.  Trust me, no one wants to hear your conversation; especially on "speaker".
*There is "no smoking" of any type on the beach.  Wildwood Crest has a designated smoking area by the dunes.  There's "no smoking" on the boardwalk.  New Jersey has legalized Marijuana and you can smoke it privately on your property but you can't do it in public.  There are no Pot dispensaries in Wildwood. 
*For the pooches, there are two dog parks right on the beach.  At 24th and the Beach in North Wildwood and one in Wildwood between Glenwood and Maple on the Beach.  Dogs must always be on a leash when not in the dog parks. And, you can walk your dog on the beach when lifeguards are NOT at their posts and only then.  No dog walking on the boardwalk at all.  
*If you enjoy music on the beach... remember to pack your headphones.  Believe it or not, the majority of beach folk would much rather listen to the sounds of the surf; not your choice of music blasting next to them from your Bluetooth speakers.  Sorry... but it's something that happens a lot and it sucks.
*Feeding seagulls is a no-no.  Eat and snack smartly.  Using flailing hands when expressing oneself while holding lunch is a magnet for swooping gulls.  Drop just one potato chip and you'll have seagull havoc.  Eat conscientiously under your umbrella or chair canopy.  Seagulls are vultures and are smart and endlessly eyeing beach goers eating habits.  They're relentless in trying to find the opportune moment to swoop down and pluck lunch right out of your hand or mouth (seen it happen many times).  By the way, seagulls know "chip bags" and if you have an unsupervised beach bag with chip bags exposed, they'll think nothing of helping themselves to that bag and will share their newly acquired bag of Lays Chips with all their gulls family and friends while you're in the ocean without a care in the world.
*Playing ball, Frisbee, horseshoes, corn hole, kite-flying, ladder toss, spike ball, paddle ball, volley ball, Kan-jam, beach darts etc. shouldn't be played where beach-goers are camped.  Play ball and games away from where no one is sitting (it's only common sense and respectful).
*Observe all posted signs and warnings... Beach closures due to weather, rip currents or storms, surfing only on "surfing" beaches, no alcohol or pot, no dogs or pets.  If in doubt, just ask the lifeguards.
*Never leave trash on the beach.  Better yet, pick up any that you may see whether it's yours or not.  There are many, many trash and recycle containers on the beach and surrounding areas.  You might as well use them rather than let all that trash drift off and fly into the ocean for the fish to eat or get tangled in. Remember... whatever the fish eat, we eat too.  Plastic is an epidemic.  Speaking of plastic... New Jersey no longer has plastic bags at stores and shops.  It's now all about bringing your reusable bags when you shop to save the planet from those "fly-away" plastic ones.
*Lastly, be courteous and respectful.  Courtesy is key.  Be kind and considerate of all those enjoying this beautiful moment at the beach along with you. Keep the profanity at home.  It's a lot of fun being at the beach.  Let's enjoy together. Happy Beaching!

Last Of The Gray Days

Today's Webcam Shot - Wildwood

Mornin"! It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 75°.  It's misty and damp with no real rain coming down at the moment.  Everything's drippy though.  Winds are barely there out of the W-SW at 2-5mph.   It's going to be another day like yesterday with cloud cover and not as much sunshine in the afternoon, humid, 40% chance of rain, temps in the upper 70s, and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... cloudy, 30% chance of a stray shower and/or thunderstorm, temps in the upper 60s with West winds shifting to the North at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly sunny, temps near 80° with N-NE winds shifting to the SE at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-70s and SW breezes.  Saturday... sunny, 80° and NE breezes.  Sunday... sunny, 80° and S-SE breezes.
High Tide: 11:25AM
Low Tide: 5:30PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:54AM
Sunset: 8:16PM
UV Index: 2
Rip Current: Low Risk

A Couple of Damp Days Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Winds are barely there out of the South at 2-4mph.   Ms Sun's up there but not making it through the thick cloud cover this morning.  We're surrounded by dark, ominous clouds at the moment as rain is headed our way.  Expect light showers this morning becoming steady rain by this afternoon (80% chance).  Temps will barely tap 80° with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... cloudy with the possibility of occasional rain (50% chance), temps where they are now (low-mid 70s), and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... more of the same (60% chance of rain), temps in the upper 70s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  As for this weekend... both Saturday and Sunday are sunny with temps tapping 80° and light winds in the right direction (NE and SE).  
High Tide: 10:33AM
Low Tide: 4:33PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:3AM
Sunset: 8:17PM
UV Index: 6
Rip Current: Low Risk

Mostly to Partly Cloudy

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 74°.  Breezes are out of the W-SW at 3-5mph.  It's gray with clouds all around us.  Ms Sun's up there and brightening the grayness but she's not quite shining through yet.  We're probably going to get some sunshine but it'll be a mostly cloudy morning, then a partly sunny afternoon.  A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible (20% chance).  Temps will be in the mid-80s with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... looks like scattered showers and thunderstorms could return (70% chance), temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... 60% chance of rain with some peeks of sunshine by late afternoon, temps in the mid-80s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... 60% chance of rain, a mostly cloudy day, temps in the mid-80s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday night... cloudy, 75°, W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Friday... partly sunny, temps around 80° and light and variable winds.

High Tide: 9:43AM
Low Tide: 3:40PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:52AM
Sunset: 8:18PM
UV Index: 8.6
Rip Current: Low Risk

Unsettled Monday

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 69°.  Winds are out of the S-SE at 2-3mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining through some hazy clouds right along the coast.  We'll have a mostly hazy, sunny morning with clouds thickening throughout the morning and into the afternoon.  Everyone's saying rain by later this afternoon (40% chance).  We'll have to see if that unfolds.  Today's temps will be in the low-80s with SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... showers and/or thunderstorms, showers overnight  (80% chance) turning to foggy, misty conditions throughout the overnight, temps will drop to where they are now... low-70s with SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny but there's a 40% chance of  rain in the afternoon, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... 70% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday... 60% chance of rain, mostly cloudy, temps around 85° with SW winds at 5-10mph. 
High Tide: 8:54AM
Low Tide: 2:49PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:52AM
Sunset: 8:19PM
Moonrise: 9:39PM
UV Index: 9
Rip Current: Low risk

Full Moon Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 68°.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly.  Breezes are light out of the NE at 3-5mph.  It's briny outside with the fragrance of the sea heavy in the humidity.  It'll be a partly sunny day with temps in the low-80s and winds out of the SE at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly clear, full moonlit skies, temps around 70° and South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy start with showers by the afternoon, temps in the upper 70s and SE winds at 5-10mph (chance of rain is 60%).  Tomorrow night... rain with possible thunderstorms late in the evening and overnight (80% chance), temps in the low-70s and South winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... some sunshine in the morning, becoming partly cloudy with 25% chance of rain.  Wednesday... 80% chance of rain.  Thursday... 60% chance of rain.  Friday... 60% chance of rain.   Saturday... sunny, 80°.  Sunday... sunny, 80°.  I don't usually post the upcoming week's weather (I usually keep it to a couple days) but this coming week looks pretty crappy.  But, remember... weather changes all the time and all of the above could be different.  Fingers crossed! 
High Tide: 8:30PM
Low Tide: 2:00PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:51AM
Sunset: 8:19PM
Moonrise: 9:05PM
UV Index: 7.9
Rip Current: Low Risk

Looking Like A Cloudy Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 95% with a dewpoint of 68°.  Winds aren't moving out of the E-SE at 1mph.  Ms Sun's under clouds along the coast.  No sunshine this morning.  It'll be a partly to mostly cloudy morning becoming overcast this afternoon.  Temps will be around 80° with SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... cloudy, with showers after midnight (40% chance), temps tapping 70° with light and variable breezes.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny except for a few afternoon clouds, temps in the low-80s with South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps 70° with South winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... more clouds than sun, temps around 80° with SE breeze at 5-10mph.   Monday night... 70% chance of rain.  The Full Moon is tomorrow.
High Tide: 7:46PM
Low Tide: 1:11PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:50AM
Sunset: 8:20PM
Moonrise: 8:21PM
UV Index: 3.4
Rip Current: Low Risk

A Beauty Today Down The Shore

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's gone!  It's 71% with a dewpoint of 62°.  Winds are out of the N-NE at 10-15mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining through those morning, milky clouds.  Looks like it'll be a beauty today with somewhat on the cloudy side this morning giving way to clear, blue skies today.  Humidity will stay on the low side with temps in the low-80s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 60s with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny with temps in the low-mid 80s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... overcast with 50% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly to mostly sunny, temps in the mid-upper 80s with E-SE winds at 5-10mph.   Monday... sunny in the morning, increasing clouds in the afternoon, 40% chance of a stray shower, temps in the low-80s with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 6:54PM
Low Tide: 12:21PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:49AM
Sunset: 8:21PM
UV Index: 8.7 (high)
Rip Current: Moderate (possible dangerous rip currents; only swim on guarded beaches)
Here are those ol' Friday Beach Tips...  
*Beach Stuff - what to pack... bottled water, a spray bottle of water for you never know what, a hat, footwear, towel, sunblock, insect repellent (for the "West winds" that bring biting green head flies), first aid kit (I include a tiny bottle of vinegar for jelly fish stings), shade (umbrella, canopy of some type), a bungee cord to secure your umbrella for those windy days, something to read, sanitizing wipes, a small trash bag to collect any trash you accumulate.
*When setting up your spot (campsite) at the beach, give those around you a little courtesy and be kind as to not to set up too close to them.  It's always amazing to watch arriving folk completely unaware of their actions as they begin setting up their umbrella, blanket and chair only inches away from those folks already settled in and believe it or not, there's no one else yet at the beach except you. It often feels like new arrivals seek out others to sit close to.  It happens more often than not and I have yet to figure out this strange phenomenon. Most beaches are huge (with the exception of North Wildwood).  First Avenue beach has become more popular this year as that beach grows while the JFK Blvd beach shrinks.
*Know your "tide" times.  You can always ask the lifeguard as they will know.  If the tide is at its highest when you arrive, you can set up right at the water line and watch the beach grow bigger and bigger as the tide slips into its 6 hour low tide. It takes 6 hours for the tide to go from High to Low and then turn around and begin to go from Low to High (12 hour total).
*Tips for setting up your umbrella: be aware of the wind direction and wind speed.  On a windy day, take those extra steps to secure your umbrella.  Sand screws or sand grabbers are great for securing umbrellas and it's best to dig a hole first before twisting that screw in and packing the sand in.  Also, a bungee cord attaching the umbrella to your cooler or beach cart works wonders. It's not uncommon to see umbrellas launched by the winds and more often than not into unknowing folks who are about to be impaled by an airborne, out of control umbrella. And, while the entire family is in the ocean not realizing that their umbrella is 2 blocks away. I've seen it happen many times.  Oh... when opening your umbrella... always face the wind as this phenomenon never disappoints as most of the time, folks turn their back on the wind and open the umbrella. Thus... you now have an inside out, uncontrolled umbrella on your hands.
*Beach Etiquette.  When you walk directly next to someone who's laying on their blanket or sitting on their beach chair, your kicked up sand will almost certainly be tossed all over them; especially if it's breezy.  Be conscientious of what you're doing and where you're walking. Teach your children courtesy at the beach. Explain that it's not okay to run or chase one another around someone else's blanket or chair.  Wildwood sand is very light and powdery.  On a breezy day, one can be covered in a light coating of sand thanks to careless folk around you. 
*If shaking out towels or blankets, be conscious of the wind direction and always shake away from those in the line of your "sand" fire. I've seen toddlers who take off running usually onto anyone's blanket in their path.  Here's a bit of advice for parents of toddlers on the beach (1-2 year olds)... bring a "pack-n-play" for them as I can assure you that your beach day will be much more enjoyable with those babes surrounded with toys and snacks in their little mesh, private encampment.  I recently saw a young couple of a baby not old enough to walk, dig a round trench about 6" deep and place a piece of plastic (much like a shower curtain) over the 2-3' wide hole and fill it with the ocean water so the babe could be entertained and cooled off in their own little pool.  It was an ingenious way to keep the baby happy for a long period of time.
*Phone use... take it somewhere else. Talking loudly or working on your phone for all of us to enjoy really sucks.  Phone calls should be taken as far away from all the hordes of people as possible.  Go to the Dunes.  Trust me, no one wants to hear your conversation; especially on "speaker".
*There is "no smoking" of any type on the beach.  Wildwood Crest has a designated smoking area by the dunes.  There's "no smoking" on the boardwalk.  New Jersey has legalized Marijuana and you can smoke it privately on your property but you can't do it in public.  There are no Pot dispensaries in Wildwood. 
*For the pooches, there are two dog parks right on the beach.  At 24th and the Beach in North Wildwood and one in Wildwood between Glenwood and Maple on the Beach.  Dogs must always be on a leash when not in the dog parks. And, you can walk your dog on the beach when lifeguards are NOT at their posts and only then. 
*If you enjoy music on the beach... remember to pack your headphones.  Believe it or not, the majority of beach folk would much rather listen to the sounds of the surf; not your choice of music blasting next to them from your Bluetooth speakers.  Sorry... but it's something that happens a lot and it sucks.
*Feeding seagulls is a no-no.  Eat and snack smartly.  Using flailing hands when expressing oneself while holding lunch is a magnet for swooping gulls.  Drop just one potato chip and you'll have seagull havoc.  Eat conscientiously under your umbrella or chair canopy.  Seagulls are vultures and are smart and endlessly eyeing beach goers eating habits.  They're relentless in trying to find the opportune moment to swoop down and pluck lunch right out of your hand or mouth (seen it happen many times).  By the way, seagulls know "chip bags" and if you have an unsupervised beach bag with chip bags exposed, they'll think nothing of helping themselves to that bag and will share their newly acquired bag of Lays Chips with all their gulls family and friends while you're in the ocean without a care in the world.
*Playing ball, Frisbee, horseshoes, corn hole, kite-flying, ladder toss, spike ball, paddle ball, volley ball, Kan-jam, beach darts etc. are not allowed to be set up and played where beach-goers are camped.  Play ball and games where no one is sitting (it's only common sense and respectful).
*Observe all posted signs and warnings... Beach closures due to weather, rip currents or storms, surfing only on "surfing" beaches, no alcohol or pot, no dogs or pets.  If in doubt, just ask the lifeguards.
*Never leave trash on the beach.  Better yet, pick up any that you may see whether it's yours or not.  There are many, many trash and recycle containers on the beach and surrounding areas.  You might as well use them rather than let all that trash drift off and fly into the ocean for the fish to eat or get tangled in. Remember... whatever the fish eat, we eat too.  Plastic is an epidemic.  Speaking of plastic... New Jersey no longer has plastic bags at stores and shops.  It's now all about bringing your reusable bags when you shop to save the planet from those "fly-away" plastic ones.
*Lastly, be courteous and respectful.  Courtesy is key.  Be kind and considerate of all those enjoying this beautiful moment at the beach along with you. Keep the profanity at home.  It's a lot of fun being at the beach.  Let's enjoy together. Happy Beaching!

Humidity's Hanging Around

Mornin'!  It's 74° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 98% with a dewpoint of 74°.  Winds are out of the NW at 8-10mph and Ms Sun's behind clouds at the moment.  We've got gray skies and thick humidity this morning.  We never got the big storms overnight like everyone was talking about.  Expect considerable cloudiness today wtih temps in the mid-80s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  We could see peeks of sunshine this morning. We could also see scattered showers and/or thunderstorms later this afternoon (40% chance).  Tonight... mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 60s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 80° with NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, mid-70s and S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday... more clouds than sun, temps around 80° with S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday night... rain, mid-70s and E-SE winds.  Sunday... starting out with rain showers, becoming partly sunny, temps around 80° and North winds becoming S-SE at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 6:07PM
Low Tide: 11:29AM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:48AM
Sunset: 8:21PM
UV Index: 9 (high)
Rip Current: Moderate (only swim on a beach with a lifeguard)

Part III - Hazy, Hot and Humid Humpday

This Morning's Boardwalk Webcam Shot 

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 100% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Ms Sun's up and shining over our island with winds out of the SW at 5-10mph.  Everything's been watered with some serious thunder-boomers and torrential rains overnight.  It'll be another hazy, hot and humid day, mostly sunny, temps in the upper 80s / low 90s and South winds at 5-15mph.   There's a 20% chance of a passing shower and/or thunderstorm.  Tonight... 70% chance for potential unsettled, stormy weather; temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow...  40% chance of scattered showers and/or thunderstorms in the morning, mainly cloudy throughout the day, temps in the low-80s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  As for this weekend, Saturday starts out sunny with temps around 80° with clouds increasing in the afternoon, Saturday night... mostly cloudy with 50% chance of rain.  Sunday... mostly cloudy with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible, temps around 80° with SE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 5:18PM
Low Tide: 10:36AM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 5:48AM
Sunset: 8:22PM
UV Index: 9.4 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate (dangerous currents possible; only swim in front of a lifeguard).

Part II - Hazy Hot and Humid

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 75°.  Winds are out of the SW at 3-5mph.  It's mostly clear with some light, milky clouds right along the coast obscuring the sunrise.  It's coming though.  Ms Sun's a huge orange ball beginning to peek through the hazy horizon.  The air is thick and muggy outside.  The breeze is barely there. We're in that sweaty weather.  Expect another hazy, hot and humid day is on tap. Sunshine, temps near 90° and S-SW winds at 10-15mph are on the weather menu again today.  Tonight... clouds filter in, 25% chance of a shower or thunderstorm possible, temps in the mid-70s with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... unsettled as we'll kick off hump-day with mostly sunny conditions but by the afternoon, there's a 40% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, temps will be in the mid-80s with South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... 80% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... 50% chance of rain mainly in the morning becoming partly sunny later in the afternoon, temps in the low-mid 80s.
High Tide: 4:26PM
Low Tide: 9:45AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 5:47AM
Sunset: 8:23PM
UV Index: 9.6 (very high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

Hazy, Hot and Humid Monday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Winds are out of the S at 5-8mph and Ms Sun's up and shining through some leftover clouds right along the coast.  Things are brightening up as I type.  It'll be sunny, hot and humid today with temps in the mid-upper 80s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... hazy and warm, temps in the mid-70s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the upper 80s (very possibly hitting the  90s), with winds out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, upper 70s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Wednesday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-upper 80s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Wednesday night... 70% chance of rain. If going to the beach as that sand will be a scorcher... don't forget footwear and sunblock and I'm thinking some insect repellent for any greenhead flies that could be flying to the beach on those South"West" winds.  Anything with "west" in the wind direction, always has the biting fly possibility.  
High Tide: 3:31PM
Low Tide: 8:56AM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:46AM
Sunset: 8:23PM
UV index: 9.8 (very high)
Rip Current: Low risk 

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up! Humidity's 100% with a dewpoint of 76°.  There are no winds to note.  When I checked for "winds", all I got was "calm".  Everything is soaked and dripping wet outside.  I think it's the first time doing this blog that there was no rain in sight, humidity was 100% and Ms Sun was shining brightly along with not one breeze.  Whew!  Talk about an oppressive, heavy morning!  Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with 25% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm possible later this afternoon.  Temps will be in the mid-upper 80s with winds entering the scene at 10-20mph out of the S-SW.  Tonight... a few passing clouds but mostly clear, temps in the low-mid 70s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... patchy fog in the morning, otherwise a sunny day with temps near 90° and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 2:36PM
Low Tides: 8:09AM and 8:54PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:45AM
Sunset: 8:24PM
UV Index: 9.1
Rip Current: Low Risk

Wildwood's Weather Is Unsettled

Wildwood's Beach today - Jeep Invastion

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 99% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 8-10mph.  It's raining lightly.  We've had rain heavy yesterday on and off and as well as throughout last night.  I could hear thunder a little while ago and it's just misty raining at the moment.  We're supposed to get scattered thunderstorms throughout this morning (80% chance) with a cloudy, unsettled weather day ahead.  Who knows, we could see peeks of sunshine sometime throughout the morning and afternoon?  We could see rain and/or thunderstorms throughout the day into the afternoon and evening (80% chance).  Locally heavy rainfall is possible.  Temps will be near 80° with South winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... 30% chance of rain, patchy fog late, mostly cloudy with temps around 70° and South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... areas of fog in the morning, otherwise a partly sunny day, temps near the mid-80s and West winds shifting to South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... full sunshine returns with temps in the low-80s and light winds.  As far as I can tell, the Farmer's Market this morning has been cancelled, Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting is cancelled, the Jeep Invasion looks like it's happening as well as the Boardwalk craft show, and the BBQ-Blues Fest is happening this weekend in North Wildwood.  I'm not sure about the beach games and events scheduled for today... you may want to check the internet for updates.

High Tide: 1:43PM
Low Tide: 7:56PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:45AM
Sunset: 824PM
UV Index: low
Rip Currents: low

Wildwood's Watered

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Breezes are out of the S-SE at 5-7mph.  It's raining at a decent clip and since it's been raining since late last night, saying we've been watered is an understatement.  We're in a rainy period that began late last night.  Expect rain today (90% chance) with possible thunderstorms this morning, variable clouds today with a chance of rain throughout the day.  Temps will be around 80° with Southerly winds at 10-20mph.  Heavy rainfall is possible today.  Tonight... 70% chance showers becoming steady rain as we get into the overnight, temps will be in the low-70s, winds out of South at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... showers on the weather menu (80% chance) with temps in the upper 70s / low 80s, S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... There's still a possibility of locally heavy rainfall (30% chance) with temps in the low-mid 70s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday.. partly sunny, temps in the low-80s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  With the rain this weekend, be aware of the low-lying areas that are prone to flooding on the island.  Be aware of where you park your vehicle.  There's a lot happening here this weekend ( https://wildwoodsnj.com/events-calendar/ ) rain or shine.  If you're headed to Wildwood, pack your wellies! 
High Tide: 12:55PM
Low Tide: 7:00PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:44AM
Sunset: 8:25PM
UV Index: Low
Rip Current: Moderate

Unsettled Weather Ahead

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Breezes are barely there out of the W-SW at 3-6mph.  Ms Sun's nowhere to be seen.  She's risen but behind some thick cloud cover.  It'll be cloudy this morning with peeks of sunshine later.  Temps will be around 80° with SW winds at 10-15mph.  There's a 50% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms today.  Tonight... 90% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... rain and/or thunderstorms in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, with 80% chance of rain throughout the day; 40% chance in the evening.  Temps will be around 80° with Southerly winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday... showers likely with possible thunderstorms, showers lingering into the afternoon with potential for heavy rainfall, temps will be around 80° with Southerly winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday night... cloudy, temps around 73° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... intervals of sun and clouds with a stray shower possible (20% chance), temps in the mid-upper 80s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday night... clear skies, temps in the low-mid 70s and SW winds at 10-15mph. 

High Tide: 12:11PM
Low Tide: 6:08PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:43AM
Sunset: 8:25PM
UV Index: 10
Rip Current: Moderate (don't swim without the presence of a lifeguard)

Sunny and Breezy

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 99% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Ms Sun's up but the Fog is surrounding us again.  Winds are stiff out of the South at 10-15mph.  It'll be a partly sunny day with some of that leftover fog in the air.  Temps will be in the mid-80s with South winds at 10-20mph. Tonight... 70% chance of occasional light rain, windy with S-SW winds at 20-30mph, temps in the low-mid 70s.  Tomorrow... overcast and mostly cloudy with rain showers (50% chance), becoming party cloudy (we could see sunshine in the afternoon), temps will be in the mid-upper 80s with South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain, temps in the mid-70s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... 70% chance of rain (could be heavy at times), temps around 80° with South winds at 10-15mph.  Friday night... 60% chance of rain.  Saturday... 60% chance of rain the first half of the day, becoming sunny with temps in the low-80s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps in the low-80s and Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 11:29AM
Low Tide: 5:19PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 5:42AM
Sunset: 8:26PM
UV Index: 10.3 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate (only enter the ocean if the beach has a lifeguard)

Dense Fog Advisory Posted - All Webcam Shots From This Morning

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 98% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Breezes are barely there at 2-3mph out of the S-SE.  We're in the soup again.  The fog is laying heavy over the island once again.  We had fog yesterday and it got so dense that they closed the beaches.  Well, I should say, closed the ocean as the lifeguards couldn't see their hands in front of them let alone those dipping in the ocean and wouldn't allow anyone in the water.  Even with all that moisture in the air, it feels cooler with those low-lying clouds right on us.  We're going to see a lot of it today as it'll be partly sunny with those low-lying clouds in the mix, temps in the low-mid 80s and S-SE winds at 5-10 mph.  Tonight... partly to mostly cloudy with patchy fog, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy with 20% chance of rain gusty winds developing in the afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-mid 80s with South winds at 20-25mph.  Tomorrow night... 40% chance of precipitation, partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the low-70s and South (gusty) winds at 15-25mph.  Thursday... 40% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms, partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the mid-80s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday night... 50% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 10:49AM
Low Tide: 4:34PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 5:42AM
Sunset: 8:26PM
UV Index: 10.3 (very high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

Week #2

Mornin'!  It's 75° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 92% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Breezes (barely there) are out of the East at 3-5mph.  We're in thick fog at the moment.  I just checked the boardwalk cams and it's as foggy as it gets.  It's not keeping anyone from being out and about as the cyclists, walkers, joggers and diners are kicking off their week with some foggy Wildwood this morning.  We're in it to win it now as that "pretty thick crowd" mode is more than likely here until the kids go back to school.  It's going to turn to a partly sunny day with temps in the mid-80s and East winds becoming SE at 5-10mph.  Tonight... patchy fog, partly cloudy, temps in the low-70s with Southerly breezes at 3-5mph.  Tomorrow... could be another foggy start with a slight chance of showers (20% chance),  partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the mid-80s with South winds at 5-15mph.  Tomorrow night... 20% chance of passing rain showers, temps in the low-70s and South winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday... 30% chance of rain showers after 8am otherwise sunny with temps near 90° and Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday night... 30% chance of rain showers overnight into Thursday, temps in the low-70s and winds out of the South at 15-20mph
High Tide: 10:07AM
Low Tide: 3:51PM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 5:41AM
Sunset: 8:27PM
UV Index: 10 (very high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

Sunday Mix

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  We've got some dampness this morning with foggy conditions along the beach.  Humidity's 99% with a dewpoint of 71°.  There's barely a breeze out of the E-NE at 2-3mph.  Ms Sun is up and shining through the thick clouds and fog doing her best to burn it all away.  So far, it doesn't look like the best week for lovely weather here in Wildwood.

It'll be a partly to mostly cloudy day today.   There's a 30% chance of rain this afternoon. Temps will be in the low-mid 80s with E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... considerable cloudiness with a slight chance of rain (20% chance), temps in the low-70s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mix of sun and clouds, temps in the low-mid 80s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly cloudy, temps around 70° and South winds at 3-5mph.  Tuesday... partly sunny, temps in the mid-80s and South wind at 5-10mph.  We could see rain Tuesday night (30% chance).  Wednesday... 30% chance of rain showers, temps in the mid-upper 80s. Thursday... partly cloudy, temps in the mid-upper 80s with 40% chance of rain.
High Tides: 9:25AM and 9:42PM
Low Tide: 3:09PM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 5:41AM
Sunset: 8:27PM
UV Index: 8.9
Rip Current: Low Risk

Happy Weekend!

Mornin'!  Happy July 4th Weekend!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 10-20mph.  Ms Sun's up and trying her best to break through the morning haze.  It's one of those mostly cloudy but bright, not quite sunny and very clammy and moist mornings.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with 25% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm later this afternoon.  Keep your eye on the sky kind of Saturday up ahead.  Temps will be in the low-mid 80s with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers off and on.  And, the rain showers could continue overnight into Sunday morning. Temps will be in the low-70s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly cloudy, hot and humid with temps in the mid-80s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, humid, temps in the mid-70s with light and variable winds.  Monday... mostly cloudy, temps in the low-80s with SE winds at 5-10mph.  I forgot to mention yesterday that it was the New Moon.  The phases of the Moon (new moon/full moon/half moon) all have an effect on our tides.  New Moon and Full Moons increase the amount of tide waters (they're at their highest).  So, tides are higher than normal this weekend.  The best part is that the high tides times are around 8 in the morning and 8 tonight. When the beach is packed this afternoon, it'll be low tide and you'll have plenty of beach! I also forgot to post my "Friday Beach Tips" but I'd say it's all for naught this weekend.
I haven't mentioned how thick the island is with folk.  I always think I'm prepared but it's jarring as I tend to forget just how profound the change in my hometown can be.  It's as thick as it gets.   I don't want to call it "A Prisoner In My Home" because I'm enjoying the walks around the island, taking lovely outdoor showers, gardening, enjoy the sea air blowing all the curtains in my house, the good food that my hubby and I have prepared (today's dinner is homemade crab cakes, coleslaw and grilled potatoes) and of course a good book and some good baseball.. Go Phillies!  If you care to see how thick the island is... just click on one of those webcams "Webcams from various Wildwood Areas" under my Personal Favs gives you lots of options to check out and will tell you everything you need to know.  Unfortunately, it doesn't quite capture the noise from the party revelers (2-3am), the firecrackers any time of day, the loud revved up vehicles and motorcycles showing off their extremely loud mufflers surging throughout the neighborhoods anytime of day or night, the illegal parking (including in front of driveways and end of streets right into the intersections), the trash left everywhere, the loud music from homes, backyards and vehicles, the packed and loud neighborhood bars and bar bands, oh and the trash on my property or vomit in my driveway.  Our neighbors had 2 porta-johns delivered for their back lawn yesterday.  I often wonder how would all those visiting and vacationing and partying feel if someone came to their home/neighborhood and did the exact same thing to them.  As always, I got this.  59 days until Labor Day! 
High Tide: 8:59PM
Low Tide: 2:25PM
Ocean Temp: 69°
Sunrise: 5:4)AM
Sunset: 8:27PM
UV Index: 9 (high)
Rip Current: Moderate (swim only with lifeguards present)

Summer Speeds Up Now

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  Now, that the 4th is behind us, you know what that means?  Yep... summer takes on a much faster pace.  It's the truth.  In what seems like a blink of an eye, summer will be behind us.  What's present is we've got ourselves another beautiful morning. 
It's 69° in Wildwood NJ. Humidity's 98% with a dewpoint of 71°.  There's some wispy clouds around the island.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 5-10mph.  It'll be a mostly sunny day with temps in the low-mid 80s and Southerly breezes at 15-20mph.  Tonight... partly clear with clouds in the mix, temps in the mid-70s and South winds at 15-20mph.  There's a 40% chance of rain or even a thunderstorm tonight.  Tomorrow... partly clear with some clouds in the mix, 50% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms developing in the afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-80s with South winds at 10-20mph with the possibility of gusty winds.  Tomorrow night... 80% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, temps in the upper 60s with Southerly breezesw at 5-15mph.  Sunday... 60% chance of rain in the morning, becoming a cloudy to partly cloudy, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... mostly cloudy, low-70s and light winds.  Monday... partly sunny, temps in the low-mid 80s with light and variable winds.
High Tide: 8:15PM
Low Tide: 1:40PM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 5:39AM
Sunset: 8:27PM
UV Index: 10 (very high)
Rip Current: Moderate risk (swim only with lifeguards present as there are more than likely dangerous rip currents).

Independence Day 2024

Mornin'!  Happy 4th of July!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 68°.  Ms Sun's up and shining through some milky, wispy clouds.  Winds are out of the South at 10-15mph.  It'll be a lovely Independence Day with a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 70s and Southern brisk winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy, 25% chance of a rain shower late, temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, temps near 80° and South winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... 40% chance of rain, temps in the low-mid 70s and South winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday... 60% chance of showers developing in the morning with the chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, temps around 80° and South winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday night... 50% chance of scattered rain showers, temps in the low 70s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... cloudy with a 25% chance of a shower possible, temps near 80° and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... cloudy with a stray shower possible (20% chance), temps around 70° and South winds at 5-10mph.

High Tide: 7:28PM
Low Tide: 12:51PM
Ocean Temp: 68°
Sunrise: 5:39AM
Sunset: 8:28PM
UV Index: 9.9 (very high)
Rip Current: Low risk

July Hump Day

My Neighborhood - Ottens Harbor

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 65°.  Breezes are barely there... SE at 1-3mph.  And, Ms Sun's up and shining through the clear, blue sky.  It's a beautiful morning.  Expect a mix of sun and clouds with temps in the mid-upper 70s and S-SE breezes at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the upper 60s and Southerly breezes at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s and Southerly breezes stiff at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... 40% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s, S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... cloudy early, becoming partly sunny (a stray shower is possible), temps near 80° and Southerly winds at 10-20mph.  Friday night... overcast with 50% chance of rain showers, temps in the low-70s and Southerly winds at 10-20mph.  As for this coming weekend...  Saturday looks like 50% chance of rain, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday night... mostly cloudy, 50% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... partly to mostly cloudy, 25% chance of a shower or two, temps in the low 80s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... partly cloudy, temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 6:39PM
Low Tide: 11:59AM
Ocean Temp: 68°
Sunrise: 5:38AM
Sunset: 8:28PM
UV Index: 10 (very high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

Another Home Run

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 73% with a dewpoint of 61°.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly over the island.  Winds are out of the N-NE at 10-12mph.  And, the island birds are everywhere singing their praises over this beautiful morning.  It'll be a mostly sunny day (few afternoon clouds) with temps in the upper 70s.  Temps will probably tap 80°.  Winds will be out of the East at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the low-mid 60s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... another beauty with sunny skies, temps around 80° and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... partly clear, temps  in the mid-upper 60s and South winds at 5-10mph.  For the 4th... mostly sunny, temps in the low-80s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Thursday  night... mostly cloudy, with 30% chance of rain showers, temps around 70° and S-SW winds at 10-20mph. 
High Tide: 5:47PM
Low Tide: 11:04AM
Ocean Temp: 67°
Sunrise: 5:38AM
Sunset: 8:28PM
UV IndexL 9.4 (very high)
Rip Current: Low Risk

July's In The House

Mornin'! Welcome July!!!  It feels more like Autumn this morning!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 74% with a dewpoint of 57°.  We've got brisk breezes out of the NNW at 15-20mph +gusting.  Windows are opened and July's starting out with a breezy, cool, crisp, lovely morning down the Shore. The island birds are all happy by the sounds of things.  It'll be a sunny Monday this first day of July.  Temps will be in the upper 70s with North winds at 10-20mph +gusting.  Tonight... clear, temps where they are now... mid-60s and light and variable winds.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the upper 70s with E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps around 70° and E-SE breezes.  For the 4th... it looks like a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the low-mid 80s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 4:51PM
Low Tide: 10:09AM
Ocean Temp: 67°
Sunrise: 5:37AM
Sunset: 8:28PM
UV Index: 8.9
Rip Current: Moderate (dangerous currents could be in the surf area; swim only near a lifeguard)