August Is Taking Its Curtain Call With Some Nice Weather Today

Mornin'!  Happy Labor Day Weekend!  It's the close of August today too!  Other than a few days the first week of the month, we've had lovely weather this month and is very much appreciated.  Thank you August! It seems like I was just writing my blog welcoming Memorial Day Weekend and in a blink of an eye, it's Labor Day Weekend.
It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 69°.  Winds have simmered down and are now breezes out of the NE at 4-6mph.  It's cloudy with Ms Sun trying her best to peek through one small, opened space.  These morning clouds will fade away as we're going to have partly sunny skies early becoming a sunny day.  Temps will get into the upper 70s possibly hitting 80° with East winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly to mostly cloudy skies, temps around 70°, and South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... unsettled with scattered rain showers and/or thunderstorms in the morning, mainly cloudy in the afternoon with 60% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms.  Storms may have strong gusty winds.  Temps will be in the upper 70s with SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... 30% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 60s with SW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... mostly sunny, temps near 80° with North winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... clear, temps barely tapping 60°!  Until next year August... thanks for your extraordinary weather this year and we'll see you on the other side!  22 days until Autumn.  And, thank you to all of you who take time to read my weather words.  I enjoy your comments and appreciate you! 
High Tide: 6:44AM and 7:02PM
Low Tide: 12:30PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:27AM
Sunset: 7:30PM
UV Index: 7.5
Rip Currents: Low Risk

Opposite Of Beautiful Weather Ahead

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  We've got dark, gray cloud cover, stiff winds out of the E-NE at 15-25mph+gusting.  We've got high humidity at 90% and a dewpoint of 68°.  We had some light misty rain overnight but no rain coming down at the moment.  The Blog's late due to grocery shopping at 7:00AM but not before hitting the Bagel Depot first (opened at 6:30AM).  It's the thing to do on the top of a Holiday weekend.  Even our Check-out lady commented on how incredible crowded and intense this day will be at the grocery store.  I'm happy to report, I got pretty much in and out with my Watermelon and Jersey corn as well as a cart full of stuff before the rain and crowds!  It'll be a shitty weather day with no sunshine, morning clouds turning to rain clouds this afternoon (70% chance of rain), temps in the mid-70s and stiff winds proceeding until later tonight out of the East at 15-25mph +gusting.  Tonight... 40% chance of rain, becoming more intermittent overnight, temps in the upper 60s and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy early, becoming partly sunny later in the day, 25% chance of a passing shower, temps in the upper 70s and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... partly clear, temps in the low-70s and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Sunday... 70% chance of rain, temps near 80° with S-SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... 50% chance of rain, temps in the mid-70s and W-SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Monday... partly sunny, temps in the mid-70s with North winds at 10-15mph.  Monday night... clear skies, temps in the low-70s and North breezes at 5-10mph.  Since it's a crapola day and the last of the Friday's for beach tips... I'm refraining from posting until next year.  No one pays any attention to my beach tips anyway, as evident from the beach manners more people portray more often than not.  I'm not sure why there aren't any beach manners or observing rules, but it'll always be amazing and jaw-dropping for me.  Until next year you beach-goers... have a nice off-season! 
High Tide: 6:18PM
Low Tide: 11:38AM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:26AM
Sunset: 7:31PM
UV Index: 4
Rip Current: Moderate: If daring to go into the ocean today with this down-trodden weather, I'd reconsider as the rip currents are dangerous and I doubt if all the lifeguards will be on duty with the rains and winds today.  If you have any common sense, I'd pick today to use it!

Blustery Thursday

Mornin'!  It's 78° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 82% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Ms Sun's up and making her way through some milky clouds along the horizon.  Winds are stiff out of the NE at 15-20mph+gusting.  There's a very slight chance of a passing shower or thunderstorm before 10AM but it'll be mostly sunny (some clouds in the mix today) with temps staying around where they are now (upper 70s) and NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... cloudy with 50% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and East winds at 10-20mph +gusting.  Friday... 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms, especially  in the afternoon, temps in the mid-upper 70s and E-NE winds at 102-mph.  Friday night... mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 60s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-80s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday night... 20% chance of a passing shower, temps in the low-70s and light winds.  Sunday... 60% chance of rain, temps in the upper 70s / low 80s with light winds.  Monday... starting out cloudy becoming sunny in the afternoon, temps in the upper 70s with North winds at 5-10mph.  Take some extra time in planting that beach umbrella today and pack a bungee if you have one! 
High Tide: 5:26PM
Low Tide: 10:37AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:25AM
Sunset: 7:33PM
UV Index: 6.9
Rip Current: Moderate (possible dangerous rip currents; only swim in front of a lifeguard)

Hot Hump DAY

Wildwood Boardwalk (when I was a kid)

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 87% wtih a dewpoint of 68°.  Ms Sun's up and above the foggy clouds along the coast's horizon. Breezes are out of the SW at 8-10mph.  It's warm out there this early morn and looks like a hot summer day today.  Expect some patchy fog this morning with a mix of sun and clouds today.  Temps will be in the mid-upper 80s with SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... 40% chance of scattered showers and/or thunderstorms, a few storms could be severe as this warm weather breaks, temps down into the low-70s and West winds shifting from the N-NE at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny and breezy (E-NE at 15-25mph), with temps in the upper 70s.  Friday... looking cloudy with temps in the low-mid 70s and East winds at 10-20mph with 40% chance of rain Friday night.  Saturday... 40% chance of showers in the morning, becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, temps in the upper 70s, S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... 50% chance of rain, temps near 80°, SW winds at 5-10mph.   Monday... sunny, temps in the upper 70s and NW breezes at 2-5mph.  Monday night... clear, temps in the upper 50s with North winds at 10-20mph.
High Tide: 4:23PM
Low Tide: 9:30AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:25AM
Sunset: 7:34PM
UV Index: 7.6
Rip Current: Low risk

Foggy Morning and Evening

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 95% with a dewpoint of 67°.  Ms Sun's risen but is faced with some serious fog at the moment.  We're in the "soup" as everything's soaked and dripping wet.  Winds are barely there out of the N-NE at 2-3mph.  Expect areas of patchy fog early with partly sunny conditions today.  Temps will hover around 80° with East winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... back to foggy conditions with 20% chance of a passing shower, temps where they are now... upper 60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny and hot, temps in the mid-upper 80s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... 25% chance of a passing shower, temps in the low-70s with West winds shifting N-NE at 10-15mph.  Thursday... mostly cloudy and breezy (E-NE at 15-25mph) with temps in the upper 70s.
High Tide: 3:11PM
Low Tide: 8:23AM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:24AM
Sunset: 7:36PM
UV Index: 8
Rip Current: Low Risk

Sunny Start

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's up at 85% with a dewpoint of 64° and winds out of the W-SW at 4-6mph.  Ms Sun just rose. She had to pass over some of the thin clouds right above the horizon.  Expect a sunny start to the day and this last week of August.  We're going to have partly sunny skies today but clouds will increase throughout the day. Temps will be in the upper 70s. There's a 50% chance of scattered rain showers later this afternoon and this evening.  Winds will pick up too out of the S-SW at 10-20mph.  Tonight... rain this evening (50% chance) with clearing overnight, temps down into the upper 60s and SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, high near 84°, and North winds becoming SE in the afternoon at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-70s with light breezes.  Wednesday... sunny, low-80s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 1:58PM
Low Tide: 7:20AM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:23AM
Sunset: 7:37PM
UV Index: 7.5
Rip Current: Low Risk

Sunny Sunday

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 79% with a 59° dewpoint.  Ms Sun just rose with some of those milky clouds just over the horizon that is being painted all shades of pinks, corals and golds. Winds are barely there out of the W-NW at 1-2mph.  It's a beauty this morning.  We're going to have another gorgeous weather day with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and Southerly winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... mostly clear, temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny with some clouds in the mix, temps in the upper 70s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  There's a 15% chance of a passing shower.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... sunny, upper 70s, S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  We might see rain showers Wednesday night.  Otherwise... a lovely week ahead.  Good for you if it's your vacation week in Wildwood.
High Tide: 12:53PM
Low Tide: 6:24AM and 7:20PM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:22AM
Sunset: 7:39PM
UV Index: 7.1
Rip Current: Low Risk

The Beautiful Weather Continues

Mornin'!  It's 63° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's still way down at 73% with a dewpoint of 58°.  It's sunny and bright without any clouds in the deep blue sky and winds are barely there out of the W-NW at 2-3mph.  It'll be another lovely day with a mix of sun and clouds, temps near 80° and W-NW breezes turning to West by early afternoon, then turning SW by mid-afternoon and South by late afternoon all at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, temps around 65° and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps near 80° and W-NW winds shifting to the South at 5-10mph by late morning/early afternoon.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps around 70° with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... partly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and light and variable breezes.
High Tide: 11:55AM
Low Tide: 6:15PM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:21AM
Sunset: 7:40PM
UV Index: 7.2
Rip Current: Low Risk

TGIF!

Mornin'!  It's 63° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 75% with a dewpoint of 58°.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the clear, blue sky and NW breezes are 3-5mph.  It's going to be another lovely day down the Shore.  Expect a sunny day with a high of 78° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies and a perfect night for those Friday night Fireworks, temps where they are now in the low-60s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... starting out a bit on the cloudy side with mostly sunny skies, temps near 80° and West winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the upper 60s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the upper 70s and South winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 11:02AM
Low Tide: 5:15PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:20AM
Sunset: 7:42PM
UV Index: 7.7
Rip Current: Low Risk
Only a couple more Fridays in season so 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.  Unbrellas should be secured at least a foot into the beach sand.  Sand screws or sand grabbers are great for securing umbrellas and even better if you dig a hole first before twisting that screw in and then packing it with sand.  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.  Remember, when opening your umbrella... always face the wind as this phenomenon seems that more often than not, 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.  Wildwood has powdery sand.  It's soft and dusty. When you walk directly next to someone who's laying on their blanket or sitting on their beach chair, your flip-flopped, kicked-up sand will almost certainly be tossed all over them; especially if it's breezy.  Be conscientious how and where you're walking. Teach your children these same courtesies at the beach. Explain that it's not okay to run or chase one another around someone else's blanket or chair. On a breezy day, you will be covered in a light coating of sand thanks to wind but also some of those careless beach folk. 
*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!

Thursday Loveliness

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up without a cloud in the sky.  Humidity's still low at 70% with a dewpoint of 50°.  Winds are barely there out of the North at 2-3mph.  And, it's still Autumn-like with the island birds making their presence known loud and clear.  Expect another beautiful day down the Shore with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, moonlit skies, temps in the low-mid 60s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, upper 60s and light and variable breezes.  As for this weekend... Saturday will be partly to mostly sunny, temps in the upper 70s with light breezes.  And, Sunday... mostly sunny, temps in the upper 70s with light breezes.  Both Saturday and Sunday nights will be clear with temps in the upper 60s / low 70s.  Beautiful weather abounds! 
High Tide: 10:11AM
Low Tide: 4:20PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:49AM
Sunset: 7:43PM
UV Index: 7.7
Rip Currents: Low Risk

Hump Day Beauty

Webcam Shots from this morning's sunrise and
last night's moonrise

Mornin'!  It's 59° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 72% with a dewpoint of 50°!  It's feeling like Fall again with cool temperatures and the coolest morning since the last week in May.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly with no clouds to speak of.  Winds are out of the N-NW at 5-10mph.  We're going to have another near perfect weather day with abundant sunshine, temps in the mid-70s and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps back into the upper 50s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the upper 70s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  As for this coming weekend... both Saturday and Sunday are going to be the same as today with plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and light winds.  

High Tide: 9:22AM

Low Tide: 3:27PM

Ocean Temp: 73°

Sunrise: 6:18AM

Sunset: 7:45PM

Moonrise: 9:02PM

UV Index: 7.6
Rip Current: Low Risk

Almost Fall-Like Today

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's down at 71% with a dewpoint of 56°.  It's feeling like Autumn this morning!  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly with a handful or two of those beautiful cumulus clouds sprinkled over the vivid blue sky.  Breezes are stiff out of the N-NW at 10-15mph.  We're going to have a beauty today with abundant sunshine, temps in the mid-70s and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the 50s!!! Expect tonight's temps to be around 56° or 57° with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-70s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Pack the bungees and insect repellent if heading to the beach today.
High Tide: 8:34AM
Low Tide: 2:37PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:17AM
Sunset: 7:46PM
Moonrise: 8:36PM
UV Index: 7.4
Rip Current: Moderate Risk (only swim near a lifeguard)

Blue Super "Full" Moon Today

Mornin'!  Happy Monday! It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 99% with a dewpoint of 70°.  Breezes are out of the W-NW at 2-4mph.  And, Ms Sun's up but behind clouds this morning.  It'll be a partly to mostly cloudy morning, giving way to showers later this afternoon (40% chance).  Temps will be around 80° with winds will be out of the West at 5-10mph.  Tonight... 50% chance of rain with clearing overnight, temps in the mid-60s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-70s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps around 60° with NW winds at 10-15mph.  It's the Super Blue Full Moon today.  It'll seem full for 3 days.  It makes the tides higher than normal and if we do get any heavy sudden downpours during high tide times, the island will be sure to flood.  Be aware of high tide times, know your low-lying areas on the island, don't drive through flood waters.  
High Tides: 7:45AM and 8:10PM
Low Tide: 1:46PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:16AM
Sunset: 7:47PM
Moonrise: 8:07PM
UV Index: 7.4
Rip Current: High Risk (dangerous rip currents... do not go into the ocean with a Lifeguard present)
UPDATE: We never had rain in Wildwood today.  Just blue skies and sunshine.  It was a warm one but no clouds, rain showers or thunderstorms.  It's 6pm.

Coastal Flood Advisory with High Rip Current Alert Today

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 71°.  Winds are out of the South at 10-15mph.  Ms Sun's up and doing her best to shine through this morning's cloud cover.  We'll have a mix of sun and clouds this morning with scattered rain and thunderstorms developing this afternoon (60-70% chance).  Storms could be intense with damaging winds.  Temps will be in the upper 70s with South winds at 10-20mph +gusting.  Tonight... 70% chance of thunderstorms, cloudy after midnight, temps around 70° and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... intervals of sun and clouds, temps around 80° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, chance of rain (40-50% chance), low-70s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... sunny, mid-70s, NW winds at 5-10mph.  We're under a Coastal Flood Advisory and a High Rip Current Alert.  Tomorrow's the Full Blue Super Moon, the first of 4 Super moons in a row.  It means that its 90% of its closest approach to earth appearing 30% brighter and 14% larger than  usual ("moon illusion").  What's not an illusion is that the moon will have an affect on our tides which will be much higher than usual.  If we have torrential downpours during that time of high tides, we'll no doubt have coastal/tidal flooding.  Be aware of your high tide times and low-lying (flood-zone) areas.  Don't drive through flood waters. And, thanks to Ernesto we'll have serious risky Rip Currents today.  Do not enter the ocean unless you're near a lifeguard.  They'll probably instruct you to stay out of the water or only go in ankle deep.  Be safe out there!
High Tides: 6:56AM and 7:22PM
Low Tide: 12:54PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:15AM
Sunset: 7:49PM
Moonrise: 7:35PM
UV Index: 8
Rip Current: High Risk: Life threatening rip currents along the Coast today!

Unsettled Weather Ahead For A Few Days

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 86% with a dewpoint of 66°.  Breezes are out of the South at 6-8mph.  And, Ms Sun has risen over the horizon but is currently blocked by cloud cover.  She's trying to shine through but the clouds seem to winning this one at the moment.  We're going to definitely see sunshine this morning but the grayness and clouds will be tagging along.  Expect a partly sunny start to the day with temps near 80° and S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  By late this morning / early afternoon it'll become cloudy.  Tonight... cloudy, thunderstorms developing late in the evening (85% chance) with temps around 70° with S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... scattered showers and/or thunderstorms especially early in the day, some storms could contain strong gusty winds, temps in the upper 70s with S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Chance of rain tomorrow is 50%.  Tomorrow night... still 50% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s with S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Monday... partly cloudy skies, 25% chance of rain, temps near 80° and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday night... partly cloudy, 25% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday is the Full Moon.  We could see some storms this weekend and the probability for high, very rough, dangerous surf (due to the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto), possibly even tidal floods during the high tide times if we get those thunderstorms so be aware of your surroundings.  Don't drive through flood waters and be aware of the high tide times and low-lying areas on the island.
High Tide: 6:32PM
Low Tide: 12:00PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:15AM
Sunset: 7:50PM
UV Index: 7
Rip Current: High Risk - dangerous life-threatening rip currents are likely in the ocean today.  Only swim in front of a lifeguard is it's okay with them.  Never swim alone or at night.  Even experienced surfers should be aware of this event (which no doubt they are already).

More Great Weather Today

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 86% with a dewpoint of 65°.  It's still dark, clear and starlit as Ms Sun's due to cross the ocean's horizon in about a half hour from now.  Breezes are out of the West at 2-3mph.  Another beauty is on tap with plentiful sunshine, temps around 80° and Southerly breezes at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly clear, temps back to where they are now... 69° and Southerly breezes at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... we could be feeling the effects of Hurricane Ernesto with much high tides along with extremely rough surf and winds and some weekend rain on and off.. It'll be partly cloudy during the morning tomorrow becoming cloudy by the afternoon, temps in teh upper 70s and Southerly winds kicking up at 10-20mph with 20% chance of rain.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain, temps around 70° and S-SE winds at 15-20mph.  Sunday... a mix of sun and clouds, 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms, temps in the upper 70s and S-SE winds at 15-20mph.  Sunday night... rain likely in the evening (70% chance), temps in the upper 60s and Southerly winds at 10-15mph.   Monday... partly cloudy for the start of the day with increasing cloud cover and showers developing later in the day, chance of rain is 40%, temps in the upper 70s and SW winds at 10-15mph. Monday night... rain (40% chance) with clearing late into the overnight, temps around 65° with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tuesday may have some rain going on throughout the day.  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday next week look A-OK.  

High Tide: 5:41PM
Low Tide: 11:02AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:14AM
Sunset: 7:52PM
UV Index: 8.1
Rip Current: Moderate Risk (only swim near a lifeguard as the rip currents could be a very big challenge when entering the ocean).
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.  Unbrellas should be secured at least a foot into the beach sand.  Sand screws or sand grabbers are great for securing umbrellas and even better if you dig a hole first before twisting that screw in and then packing it with sand.  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.  Remember, when opening your umbrella... always face the wind as this phenomenon seems that more often than not, 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.  Wildwood has powdery sand.  It's soft and dusty. When you walk directly next to someone who's laying on their blanket or sitting on their beach chair, your flip-flopped, kicked-up sand will almost certainly be tossed all over them; especially if it's breezy.  Be conscientious how and where you're walking. Teach your children these same courtesies at the beach. Explain that it's not okay to run or chase one another around someone else's blanket or chair. On a breezy day, you will be covered in a light coating of sand thanks to wind but also some of those careless beach folk. 
*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!

The Beautiful Weather Continues

Mornin'!  It's 68° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's creeping back up at 85% with a dewpoint of 64°.  Ms Sun's up and shining through the morning haze and breezes are light out of the North at 2-4mph.  It'll be another lovely day with abundant sunshine, temps around 80° and E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, temps where they are right now (68°) and SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sunshine, temps near 80° and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday... partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s and South winds at 10-20mph.  By Saturday night... 80% chance of rain.  Sunday... 80% chance of scattered rain and/or thunderstorms starting out the day with mostly cloudy conditions during the afternoon.  Temps will be in the upper 70s with S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... 90% chance of rain.  The Full Moon is this coming Monday and the tides will increase prior and after that day.
High Tide: 4:45PM
Low Tide: 10:02AM
Ocean Temp: 71°
Sunrise: 6:13AM
Sunset: 7:53PM
UV Index: 7.2
Rip Current: Low Risk

Exquisite Weather

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood  NJ.  Humidity's 78% with a dewpoint of 67°.  Breezes are out the North at 3-5mph.  Ms Sun is shining brightly in the cloud-free, brilliant blue sky.  The air-conditioner's been off with windows wide open.  Talk about perfectly gorgeous weather... it's amazing!  We're going to have spectacular weather again today with plentiful sunshine, temps near 80°, low humidity, breezes out of the E-NE at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps back to where they are now... upper 60s with ligth and variable winds.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 80° and Easterly breezes at 5-10mph.  As for this weekend... Saturday looks to be a partly cloudy day with temps around 77° and 20% chance of rain showers along with 80% chance of rain Saturday night.  Sunday... looking like the possibility of more rain (70% chance), temps around 77° and Southerly winds at 10-15mph.  Today and tomorrow... beauties!  Oh... don't forget that sunblock and footwear if going to the beach... it'll be sunburn weather!
High Tide: 3:43PM
Low Tide: 9:02AM and 10:17PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:12AM
Sunset: 7:54PM
UV Index: 8.0
Rip Current: Low Risk

Got That Autumn Feel

Mornin'!  It's 66° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 81% with a 59° dewpoint.  There always comes that day when a different season peeks in.  This morning has Autumn written all over it.  It's cool and dry with Ms Sun blazing her bright rays right through some wispy cloud cover.  It's a beauty this morning.   It'll be another lovely day with a mix of sun and clouds, temps barely tapping 80° and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear to partly clear with temps back into the mid-upper 60s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... plentiful sunshine, temps in the upper 70s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... partly clear, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 4-6mph.  Thursday... sunny, temps near 80° and S-SE winds at 4-6mph.  Like I said, "If you picked this week for your vacation... you've hit a home-run".
High Tide: 2:38PM
Low Tide: 8:05AM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:11AM
Sunset: 7:56PM
UV Index: 6.3
Rip Current: Low Risk

Another Beauty Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's up again at 91% but the dewpoint is low at 62°.  Winds are out of the N-NW at 2-3mph and are barely there.  Ms Sun's on the rise and will be crossing the horizon any minute now.  Expect another beauty today (much like yesterday) with plentiful sunshine, temps around 80° and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  The afternoon winds could shift out of the West so pack the insect repellent for those green-head biting flies just in case.  They always seem to find those West winds to catch a ride to the beaches. Tonight... mostly clear, temps in the mid-upper 60s and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... a mix of sun and clouds, temps around 80° with NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps in the low-70s with W-NW breezes.  Wednesday... sunny, temps in the upper 70s and light breezes.   
High Tide: 1:39PM
Low Tide: 8:10PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:10AM
Sunset: 7:57PM
UV Index: 8.5
Rip Current: Low Risk

Happy Sunday!

Today's Webcam Shot - WW Crest

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's down this morning at 83% with a dewpoint of 64°.  Breezes are out of the N-NE at 5-7mph.  It feels considerably different as the air is dryer and cooler; not a lot of that soupy, dampness in the air.  It's also cloudy at the moment as Ms Sun is trying to peek through the clouds while painting the sky and clouds with lovely pastels.  There's a 20% chance of an isolated shower this morning as well.  Expect a partly sunny day with temps near 80° and N-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mostly clear, temps in the mid-upper 60s and SW winds at 5mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps around 80° with NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... mostly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and North winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday... Mostly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and N-NW breezes turning to S-SE at 5-10mph.  Thursday... sunny, temps near 80° and SE breezes.  If you picked this week for your vacation here and by the looks of my neighborhood we had loads of "check-ins" yesterday, you my vacationer have picked one of the best (weather) weeks of the summer!

High Tide: 12:48PM
Low Tide: 7:11PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:09AM
Sunset: 7:58PM
UV Index: 5
Rip Current: Low Risk

Mostly Sunny Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Winds are back to normal out of the NW at 3-5mph.  Ms Sun's shining and mostly dealing with some leftover clouds from last night.  She's making it through though as all our wetness and dampness should begin evaporating today with her rays.  Expect a sunny Saturday with temps in the low-80s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly clear with increasing clouds, temps back to where they are now... upper 60s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s with light and variable winds.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-70s and NW breezes.  If heading to the beach, pack the insect repellent as those West winds will undoubtedly bring the green-head (biting) flies.
High Tide: 12:04PM
Low Tide: 6:18PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:08AM
Sunset: 7:59PM
UV index: 8.8
Rip Current: Moderate (swim only near lifeguards)

Tornado Watch Posted For Today

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 98% with a dewpoint of 74°.  It's sunny and very, very windy at the moment.  Winds are howling out of the S-SE at 25-30mph +gusting.   In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a "tornado watch" until 2pm today for Cape May County.  If any day is the day to hunker down... it's today. The leftovers of Hurricane Debby have arrived so get your stuff secured and take precautions against this incredibly windy, potentially dangerous day ahead.  Other than these very stiff winds, we're expected to have scattered showers and/or thunderstorms developing by this afternoon.  Temps will be in the upper 70s with South winds at 25-35mph +gusting of up to 40mph.  Chance of rain is 60%.  Tonight... rain and thunderstorms (80% chance), temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low-80s and calm winds out of the W-NW at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps in the upper 70s and calm winds.  

High Tide: 11:25AM
Low Tide: 5:31PM
Ocean Temp: 72°
Sunrise: 6:07AM
Sunset: 8:01PM
UV Index: 8.8
Rip Current: High Risk (don't enter the ocean unless a lifeguard is present; dangerous rip currents today)
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.  Unbrellas should be secured at least a foot into the beach sand.  Sand screws or sand grabbers are great for securing umbrellas and even better if you dig a hole first before twisting that screw in and then packing it with sand.  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.  Remember, when opening your umbrella... always face the wind as this phenomenon seems that more often than not, 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.  Wildwood has powdery sand.  It's soft and dusty. When you walk directly next to someone who's laying on their blanket or sitting on their beach chair, your flip-flopped, kicked-up sand will almost certainly be tossed all over them; especially if it's breezy.  Be conscientious how and where you're walking. Teach your children these same courtesies at the beach. Explain that it's not okay to run or chase one another around someone else's blanket or chair. On a breezy day, you will be covered in a light coating of sand thanks to wind but also some of those careless beach folk. 
*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!

A Couple Ugly Days Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 100% with a dewpoint of 70° and winds out of the East at 10-15mph.  We're socked in with some major moisture this morning.  No sunshine; just a damp, ominous, dark, juicy morning.  Nothing on Debby yet, but she's coming.  Expect a steady, light rain to commence any time now with showers continuing into this afternoon (60% chance).  Temps will be in the upper 70s with East winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight, cloudy with showers (40% chance), temps in the low-mid 70s and SE winds ramping up at 10-20mph w/gusting.  Tomorrow... windy with isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms (70% chance) with rain continuing into the evening (90% chance).  Tomorrow's temps will be in the upper 70s with S-SE winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Saturday, things begin to settle down as we'll have partly sunny conditions with a few passing clouds, temps in the low-80s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday night... mostly clear, temps in the upper 60s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps near 80°, West winds at 5-10mph.  So, it looks like tomorrow will be the stormiest of the days ahead.  Prepare accordingly.  You might want to clear gutters, put umbrellas down, secure trashcans, planters, furniture etc.  Know your low-lying areas and high tide times.  Don't drive through flood waters.  You know the drill.  Oh, today's rip currents are "high risk".  Even though it's not anything near a beach day, do not enter the surf as rip currents will be life-threatening and very dangerous.  Take heed.
High Tide: 10:48AM
Low Tide: 4:48PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:06AM
Sunset: 8:02PM
UV Index: 5
Rip Current: High Risk (Dangerous life-threatening currents off the coast today; don't enter the surf)

Wet National Lighthouse Day

Hereford Lighthouse, North Wildwood 

Mornin'!  It's National Lighthouse Day! It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 97% with a dewpoint of 72°.  It's raining lightly at the moment with S-SW breezes at 5-7mph.  We began having rain showers late last night and has been coming down throughout the overnight.  We've got that thick, cloudy humidity outside as well as throughout the house this morning. It's looking like a stretch of wet weather with lots of dampness ahead.  Today it'll be mostly cloudy with light rain on the menu throughout the entire day and evening (70% chance).  Temps will be in the mid-70s with SE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight's temps... upper 60s with E-NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... light rain early, remaining cloudy with more showers in the afternoon (70% chance), temps in the mid-upper 70s and East winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... 30% chance of rain with temps in the mid-70s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... very windy with showers off and on throughout the day (70% chance), temps in the upper 70s and S-SE winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Friday night... steady rain and windy with showers continuing late (70% chance), temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 25-35mph. Saturday... things start to clear out as we'll see some peeks of sunshine, temps in the low-80s and West winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday night... clear, temps around 70° and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday's a keeper!  We'll no doubt see some tidal/coastal flooding with this rain system.  Know your low-lying areas and high tide times.  Watch where you park your vehicle and don't drive through flood waters.  Be safe!

High Tide: 10:13AM
Low Tide: 4:08PM
Ocean Temp: 73°
Sunrise: 6:05AM
Sunset: 8:03PM
UV Index: 7.8
Rip Current: Moderate Risk

Mix Bag Of Haze, Sun, Clouds

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 71° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 95% with a dewpoint of 74°.  There's a thick foggy, haze over the island.  Everything's dripping wet.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 9-11mph.  And, Ms Sun's up there somewhere in the vapor but you can barely see any sunshine.  We're going to have a sunny-hazy start with a mostly sunny start as afternoon clouds filtering in possibly bringing a stray shower and/or thunderstorms (20% chance).  Temps will be around 80° with S-SW winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy, 50% chance of scattered rain or thunderstorms developing mostly after midnight.  Storms may contain gusty winds.  Temps will be in the low-70s with S-SW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... chance of rain is 80% with temps in the upper 70s and SE winds at 10-15mph and the same for tomorrow night.  Thursday... 80% chance of rain, temps around 80° with East winds.  Thursday night... 70% chance of rain, temps in the low-70s.  Friday... 70% chance of rain, temps in the mid-80s.  Friday night... 70% chance of rain.  Saturday... 50% chance of rain, some peeks of sunshine with temps in the mid-80s.
High Tide: 9:38AM
Low Tide: 3:29PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:05AM
Sunset: 8:04PM
UV Index: 9
Rip current: Low Risk

Lovely Monday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 94% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Breezes are out of the W-SW at 3-5mph.  And, Ms Sun's up and shining through the thick morning haze.  It almost looks foggy along the beach with the pink sky and low-lying haze at the moment.  We're going to have a keeper today in the weather department.  Expect abundant sunshine, temps in the low-80s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps were they are now (low-mid 70s), and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... starting out nice with intervals of sun and clouds; rain and/or thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon (35% chance), temps will be around 80° with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  There's a 40% chance of rain tomorrow night.  
High Tide: 9:02AM
Low Tide: 2:50PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:04AM
Sunset: 8:05PM
UV Index: 8.2
Rip Current: Low Risk

New Moon Sunday

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 10-20mph.  And, Ms Sun's shining along with clouds surrounded the island.  It's a lovely morning.  It's also the "New Moon" (invisible moon) today.  The New Moon and Full Moon both bring much higher than normal tides which is important to know when you're on an island especially if heavy rain or storms are in the forecast like today and tonight.  We did get a good ol' thunderstorm pass through last evening early.  Not much in the line of rain but lots of stiff winds, thunder and lightning.  For today, expect partly cloudy / partly sunny skies with 70% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms passing through again.  Temps will be in the low-80s with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy with 60% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, temps in the low 70s and W-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-80s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  If we do get those tropical downpours, be aware of high tide times and where you drive or park your vehicle.  Know your low-lying areas on the island and don't drive through flood waters in the event we see coastal flooding today.  Keep your eye on the sky (and doppler) today!
High Tides: 8:23AM and 8:41PM
Low Tide: 2:10PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:03AM
Sunset: 8:06PM
UV Index: 8.5
Rip Current: Moderate (only swim in front of a lifeguard)

Sunny Start To Saturday

Mornin'!  It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 73°.  Ms Sun's shining through the leftover morning clouds and it's bright and sunny.  Winds are out of the SW at 5-8mph.  It'll mostly sunny this morning with 60% chance of rain developing this afternoon with the possibility of thunderstorms as well.  Today's temps... mid-upper 80s with strong S-SW winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms becoming cloudy overnight.  Temps will drop to where they are now... low-mid 70s with SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... mostly cloudy, thunderstorms developing later in the day (70% chance), temps in the low-mid 80s with SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... mostly sunny, temps in the low-mid 80s and SW breezes.
High Tide: 8:01PM
Low Tide: 1:28PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:02AM
Sunset: 8:07PM
UV Index: 9.1
Rip Current: Moderate (swim only in front of a lifeguard)

A Bit On The Unsettled Side

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 72° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 92% with a dewpoint of 72°.  Breezes are out of the South at 4-6mph.  Ms Sun's on her way but once again she's up against that coastal morning haze.  The skies are covered with colorful, hazy clouds.  We're about to have unsettled weather for the next few days; at least until Monday.  Expect a partly to sunny day with a slight possibility of scattered showers and/or thunderstorms during this afternoon, temps in the mid-upper 80s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... 50% chance of rain as it'll be partly to mostly cloudy with the possibility of severe thunderstorms, temps in the low-mid 70s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy start with scattered rain showers and/or thunderstorms by the afternoon (60% chance), some storms may contain very strong gusty winds, temps will be in the low-mid 80s with S-SW winds at 10-20mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain, temps in the mid-70s and SW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... cloud cover with scattered thunderstorms (60% chance), temps around 80° and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday night... cloudy, 50% chance of rain and/or scattered thunderstorms, temps in the low-70s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... mostly sunny with a few passing clouds, temps in the low-80s with S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  There is a 25% chance of a passing shower in the morning.  Monday night... partly cloudy, 30% chance of a few showers (after midnight) with temps in the low-mid 70s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 7:18PM
Low Tide: 12:40PM
Ocean Temp: 74°
Sunrise: 6:01AM
Sunset: 8:08PM
UV Index: 9
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!