Happy Halloween!

Mornin'!  Happy Halloween!  It's one of my favorites!  It's 54° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under clear, starlit skies.  There's a "gale warning" and "wind advisory" posted today as the winds-are-a-howling.  It's a perfect morning for the Werewolf or the Headless Horseman to be sprinting through the streets!  Winds are out of the West at 20-25mph+gusting.  Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with gusty winds.  Temps will be around 60° with West winds at 25-35mph +gusting over 40mph.  Tonight... clear and windy with temps around 50° and West winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  As for this weekend (which is the end of Daylight Savings Time by the way), tomorrow... sunny, temps around 60° and West winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday night... clear, temps around 50° with NW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps around 60° and light winds; Sunday night... partly clear, temps in the low-50s and E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 3:46PM
Low Tide: 9:25AM
Ocean Temp: 59.9
Sunrise: 7:25AM
Sunset: 5:59PM

Mischief Night

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 96% with a dewpoint of 60°. I've returned to the morning task of blogging about Wildwood NJs weather once again.  And, we're in the midst of some weather!  It feels just like it did when I left 18 days ago when that nasty Nor'easter was here. Currently, there's a Coastal Flood Advisory posted until 8pm and a Wind Advisory posted until Saturday night.  Know your high tide times and the low-lying, flood prone areas on the island.  It's raining lightly (it's been raining at a decent clip since yesterday evening into the overnight) with winds out of the E-SE at 25-30mph +gusting (which also have been pounding the coast throughout the overnight).  It's a perfectly miserable morning. It should be a Monday if you ask me.  It'll be a totally crappy day today with 100% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and SE winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tonight... 25% chance of rain, partly clear, temps down to 50° and W-SW winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, temps around 60° and West winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... clear with gusty winds, temps in the upper 40s and West winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  As for this weekend... Saturday will be sunny with temps in the low-60s and West winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Saturday night... mostly clear with some clouds, temps in the upper 40s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly cloudy, temps near 60° and West winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... partly clear, temps near 50° and winds light and variable.  It's always incredibly hard to turn your back on perfect summer weather in the Keys.  But coming home to angry, blustery, wet, "slap you in the face" really harsh weather really does suck.  Not to mention that my house furnace failed to fire up but thankfully I've got a little gas fireplace that was just the ticket for taking the damp chill out of the house.  I'm back!  And, just in time for some Halloween mischief!
High Tide: 2:43PM
Low Tide: 8:19AM
Ocean Temp: 61.2°
Sunrise: 7:24AM
Sunset: 6:00PM

The Nor'easter's Beginning To Head Out

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 93% with a 59° dewpoint.  This Columbus Day Nor'easter created some havoc on Wildwood with flooding and winds.  Right now the tide is low and the flood waters have once again receded.  The winds are out of the North at 20-25mph +gusting and it's currently not raining.  We're supposed to have periods of rain today (60% chance) with temps in the upper 60s and North winds at 25-35mph +gusting. Tonight... occasional light rain falling early in the evening (80% chance) remaining cloudy and windy late into the night.  Temps will be in the upper 50s with North winds at 15-20mph +gusting.  Tuesday... cloudy with temps in the mid-60s and North winds at 20-30mph +gusting. Tuesday night... cloudy start with peeks of sunshine late in the day or at least by sundown.  Temps will be in the upper 50s with North winds at 10-15mph.  And, just like that... Ms Sun returns Wednesday with winds out of the N-NW at 10-20mph and temps near 70°.  How 'bout that?

This is where my next hiatus of my weather blog begins.  If you need Wildwood's weather click on "Weather - Wunderground" on the right side of my blog page under "Personal Favs" and make sure your on Wildwood NJ (type in "Wildwood NJ" on the search box) page or simply type in our zip code (08260) and you'll have accurate weather.  The Tides and Ocean Temp and Webcams, Doppler and everything else you need will be on there.  I'll be blogging again and it'll be most likely at the very end of October just in time for Halloween!
High Tide: 1:34PM
Low Tide: 6:55PM
Ocean Temp: 67.8
Sunrise: 7:07AM
Sunset: 6:23PM
Rip Current: High (dangerous risk)

Sunday And Monday Coastal Storm

Mornin'!  It's 66° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 84% with a dewpoint of 62°.  We're under a Coastal Flood and Wind Warning.  It's not raining yet (currently just misty) but the rain's just about to hit the coast.  The winds are certainly part of this morning's very noisy weather drama... 30-35mph +gusting out of the E-NE.  The tides are currently "low" so there's no flood water in the streets "yet".  Expect a windy and rainy day with temps in the upper 60s and NE winds at 25-40mph +gusting.  Chance of rain is 100% beginning any time now.  Tonight... windy with rain, temps in the low-60s and N-NE winds at 25-40mph +gusting.  Chance of rain is 80%.  Tomorrow... windy with morning showers evolving to a steady, soaking rain (70% chance), temps in the upper 60s and N-NE winds a 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... steady rain, temps in the upper 50s and North winds at 20-30mph +gusting. For the Coastal Flood Warning... 2-3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas and surrounding tidal waterways from 8AM this morning to 8PM Monday.  If you're not prepared, time's running out.  Secure outside items as the winds and flood waters will have their way with them.  There's always the chance of losing power so have your electronics charged, a supply of batteries, candles, lanterns etc.  Flood waters are imminent... do not go out and drive around in these salt waters as they will damage the undercarriage of your vehicle as well as create wakes which will damage any properties you drive by.  Speaking of vehicles... find that higher ground on the island near you as there are parts of the island that normally do not flood so park it there.  Know your low-lying areas and know your high tide times.  The ocean's high tide is an hour before the bay/marsh side of the island's high tide times.  Be Safe.  Be careful and be Smart!

High Tides: 12:25PM (and tomorrow at 1:01AM and 1:34PM)
Low Tides: 5:49AM and 7:05PM
Ocean Temp: 68°
Sunrise: 7:06AM
Sunset: 6:24PM
Rip Current: High Risk

Significant Coastal Storm Ahead

Onlookers waiting for Erin (August 2025) to arrive 

Mornin'!  It's 64° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 84% with a dewpoint of 59°.  Winds are currently out of the East at 5-10mph.  There's a Nor'eastern headed our way.  I'll get back to that.  Today will be a mostly cloudy day but bright as Ms Sun could make it through some breaks. They're saying a few showers off and on this afternoon (30% chance). Temps just about tapping 70° and East winds beginning to ramp up at 15-25mph +gusting.  Tonight... beginning to feel the storm knocking with 70% chance of rain with winds ramping up from the E-NE at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... rain (90% chance) and wind with the potential for heavy rainfall, temps in the mid-upper 60s and NE winds at 25-35mph +gusting. Rainfall will be around a half an inch.  Tomorrow night... cloudy with periods of rain (70% chance), temps around 60° with N-NE winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Monday... rain (70% chance) with windy conditions (North at 25-35mph +gusting), temps in the mid-60s.  Monday night... cloudy with showers (50% chance), temps in the upper 50s and North winds finally simmering down at 15-25mph.  Tuesday... cloudy and windy in the morning, becoming partly sunny by the afternoon, temps in the upper 60s and North winds at 20-25mph.  Tuesday night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and North winds at 10-20mph.
 
It's time to make storm preparations. 
~Secure everything outside... trashcans, porch/deck furniture, planters
~Move vehicles to higher ground
~Prepare for power outages... have candles or battery operated laterns ready, have all electronics charged
~Know you tides especially "high" tide times, remember the high tide at the ocean side of the island is an hour before the back/marsh side of the island
~Expect flooded streets and roads, and whatever you do... don't drive through flood waters.  The island's a "No Wake" zone but some of those big pick-up truck drivers don't seem to get it
~Stay Safe and play it smart
High Tides: 11:23AM and 11:54PM
Low Tide: 5:57PM
Ocean Temp: 69°
Sunrise: 7:05AM
Sunset: 6:26PM
Rip Current: High Risk (Extremely dangerous Ocean waters)

Significant Coastal Storm Has Wildwood In Its Sights

Wildwood's Dog Park

Mornin'!  It's 57° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloudy skies with light winds out of the East at 4-7mph.  Humidity and dewpoints are low. We've got a Nor'easter heading this way.  But, I'll get to that.  For today, it'll be mostly cloudy (there's a chance of peeks of sun but that remains to be seen) with temps in the low-60s and E-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy with temps in the upper 50s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy with 25% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and East winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... things begin to ramp up as this stupid Nor'easter checks in with rain and serious winds.  There's a 50% chance of rainfall, temps in the mid-60s and E-NE winds at 25-35mph +gusting to over 40mph.  Sunday... rain and wind, temps in the upper 60s and NE winds at 25-40mph +gusting.  Sunday  night... windy with rain (80% chance), temps in the upper 50s and NE winds at 25-40mph +gusting. Monday...  cloudy and windy with period of rain (90% chance), potential for heavy rain, temps in the upper 60s and N-NE winds at 25-35mph +gusting. Monday night... windy with light rain (70% chance), temps in the upper 50s and North winds at 20-30mph +gusting. This strong coastal storm is developing off the Southeast coast and is threatening our coast this weekend.  It'll churn up the ocean and create coastal flooding with pounding rain and winds from Washington DC to New York and we're smack in the middle of it all. Prepare for flooding in Wildwood anywhere from moderate to major flooding on the island.  The winds will be strong and damaging with major beach erosion and very dangerous marine conditions.  Please take heed and be careful.  Know your high tide times and where the low and high lying areas are on the island.  Remember that the backside (bay/marsh side) high tide times are always an hour later than the ocean's high tide times. Move your vehicle from flood-prone areas.  Do Not drive through flood waters; especially creating "wakes" that provide a huge thrust of sea water onto others' properties (in some cases into the first level or garages of homes).  Secure all outdoor items. Have your electronics charged. Stay safe and don't take any stupid, thoughtless chances.  

High Tides: 10:28AM and 10:56PM
Low Tide: 4:56PM
Ocean Temp: 69.6
Sunrise: 7:04AM
Sunset: 6:27PM

The Calm Before The Nor'easter

Mornin'!  It's 52° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 75% with a dewpoint of 45°.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly in the blue, cloud-free sky.  Winds are stiff out of the N-NE at 15-20mph.  And, a Nor'easter is in our forecast.  As for today... expect a sunny, blue-sky day with temps in the low-60s and NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... clear, temps around 50° and E-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny start giving way to a cloudy afternoon, temps in the mid-60s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  This Nor'easter I spoke of will show itself over the weekend.  High pressure will be building the next day or so and actually build into a Nor'easter providing chilly temps (low-upper 60s), very windy conditions (N-NE 25-35mph +gusting), and lots of rain both Saturday...mostly in the evening/overnight and Sunday... 100% chance both day and night.  Monday... 90% chance of rain along with those strong winds.  Monday night... still rainy, still windy.  I'd be getting preparations done to make yourself safe with this bad-boy.  Secure and anchor what you can... trashcans, flower pots and hanging plants, lawn furniture, umbrellas, awnings, storm shutters (if you have them) etc. Stay safe.  Remember, always know your high tide times and never drive through flood waters.  Those waters will destroy the undercarriage of your vehicle. Be careful out there.

High Tide: 9:37AM
Low Tide: 4:02PM
Ocean Temp: 70.3
Sunrise: 7:03AM
Sunset: 6:29PM
UV Index: 4.9
Rip Current: High Risk

Rainy First Half - Partly Sunny Second Half

Mornin'!  It's 70° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 90% with a dewpoint of 68°.  It's raining at a decent clip with winds out of the S-SW at 15-20mph.  We're going to have an unsettled, wet morning (98% chance of rain), plus the chance of thunderstorms and it'll all be giving way to partly cloudy afternoon skies with peeks of sunshine and temps in the low-70s.  Winds will be out of the N-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tonight... clear skies, temps dropping to the low-50s and North winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low-mid 60s with N-NE winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, partly cloudy with temp around 50° with NE winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... partly sunny, temps in the mid-60s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Friday night... considerable cloudiness, temps around 60° with E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 8:48AM
Low Tide: 3:10PM
Ocean Temp: 70.7
Sunrise: 7:02AM
Sunset: 6:30PM
UV Index: 2.2
Rip Current: High Risk

Partly Sunny Tuesday

Wildwood Boardwalk in July

Mornin'!  It's 67° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 83% with a dewpoint of 62°.  It's partly cloudy as that full moon sets.  And, winds are light out of the SW at 5-8mph.  It'll be a partly sunny / partly cloudy day with temps in the mid-70s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clouds take over as rain system is checking in with 60% chance of rain showers, temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... a rainy day on tap.  Expect 100% chance of rain showers, temps in the low-70s and W-SW winds shifting to the N-NW at 10-20mph.   Tomorrow night... clouds clear out but cold air comes in.  Expect temps in the upper 40s with those North winds blowing in at 10-20mph.  Thursday... back to sunshine but much cooler with temps in the low-60s and N-NE winds at 10-20mph.  Thursday night... partly clear, temps in the low-50s and NE winds at 10-15mph. 
High Tide: 8:02AM
Low Tide: 2:21PM
Ocean Temp: 69.6
Sunrise: 7:01AM
Sunset: 6:32PM
UV Index: 4.8
Rip Current: High Risk

Wildwood Boardwalk in October

Full Moon Monday

This Morning's Webcam Shot at 5th Avenue
boat ramp in North WW - Full Moon 
setting over the Marsh

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 85% with a dewpoint of 57°.  It's clear with starlit and moonlit skies.  The Full Moon is today.  Breezes are barely there out of the SW at 1-3mph.  It's still dark and over an hour away from sunrise.  We've been having some incredible summer-like weather as of late and today and tomorrow will be no exception.  Seems that we're in that "Jewel" of all our seasons.  Expect a sunny Monday with temps in the low-mid 70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph. Tomorrow... except for a few afternoon clouds, it'll be mainly sunny and breezy with temps in the mid-70s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... considerable cloudiness with 50% chance of rain showers, temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Wednesday... rainy day (100% chance) with temps in the low-70s and W-SW winds shifting to the N-NW at 10-20mph.  Pretty much a miserable day.  But, not this past Friday, Saturday, Sunday, along with Today and Tomorrow as they're the "Jewels".

High Tide: 7:39PM
Low Tide: 1:32PM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 7:00AM
Sunset: 6:33PM
Moonrise: 6:13PM
UV Index: 5.4
Rip Current: High Risk (Don't Advise Hitting The Ocean Today... unless you're a Surfer)

Continued Splendid Weather

This pre-dawn webcam shot of Venus

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear, starlit and moonlit.  When I went outside this morning, it was before dawn and still dark and the stars and planets were extraordinarily clear and vivid.  Venus almost looked like the full moon over the ocean's horizon.  The full moon of course is now over the marsh side of the island this early morning.  And, speaking of the moon, October's full moon is tomorrow. There are no breezes and when I went logged onto the wind app, it actually had West winds at "0" mph.  Ms Sun's due up over the horizon in about an hour.  We're about to have a repeat of yesterday's glorious weather with sunny, blue skies, temps in the mid-70s and SW winds at 5-10mph. Tonight... clear, starlit and moonlit skies with temps around 60° and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... believe it or not another day like yesterday and today with beautiful warm breezes, blue skies, plentiful sunshine, temps in the mid-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... clouds begin to filter in as it'll be a partly sunny day with temps in the mid-70s and South winds ramped up at 10-20mph.  Tuesday night... cloudy with 80% chance of rain after midnight, temps in the mid-60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.
High Tide: 6:54PM
Low Tide: 12:42PM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 6:59AM
Sunset: 6:35PM
Moonrise: 5:47PM
UV Index: 5.3
Rip Current: High 

A Beautiful Weekend For The Race Of The Gentlemen

Mornin'!  It's 59° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 70% with a dewpoint of 54°.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly without a cloud in the sky.  Breezes are barely there out of the West a 2-4mph.  It's a beauty!  And, it'll be a beautfiul weekend ahead.  Expect plentiful sunshine today with temps in the low-mid 70s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear and moonlit with temps back to where they are now... 59° and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... more sunny skies, temps in the mid-70s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear and moonlit (the full moon is Monday) with temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  

High Tide: 6:08PM
Low Tide: 11:51AM
Ocean Temp: 70°
Sunrise: 6:58AM
Sunset: 6:36PM
Moonrise: 5:22PM
UV Index: 5.5
Rip Current: High Risk (Do Not Go Swimming In The Ocean!!!)

Lovely Autumn TGIF

Mornin'!  It's 54° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 82% with a dewpoint of 47°.  It's clear as Ms Sun doesn't seem to have any clouds to get through this morning.  Winds are out of the N-NE at 2-4mph.  It'll be a partly sunny day with temps in the upper 60s and winds light and variable.  Tonight... clear and moonlit (the Full Moon is Monday), temps in the upper 50s and winds light and variable.  We might be able to see a partial Full Moon rise tonight (4:56PM). Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low-mid 70s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps just about tapping 60° with NW breezes at 5-10mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the low-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... clear, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 5:21PM
Low Tide: 10:56AM
Ocean Temp: 70.9
Sunrise: 6:57AM
Sunset: 6:38PM
Moonrise: 4:56PM
UV Index: 5.7
Rip Current: High Risk (Dangerous Rip Currents.  Don't go Swimming.)

Mix Of Sun And Clouds

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

It's 58° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 80% with a dewpoint of 50°.  It's cloudy as Ms Sun has begun to rise and break through the clouds way out over the ocean.  Breezes are out of the NE at 10-15mph.  It's on the chilly side this morning.  Fall is certainly making its presence known.  It'll be a partly sunny day with lots of clouds, winds (E-NE at 10-20mph) and temps in the mid-upper 60s.  Tonight... mostly cloudy, becoming partly cloudy overnight, temps in the upper 50s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s and light and variable winds.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear with temps in the upper 50s and light and variable winds. Saturday... sunny, temps in the low-70s with W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday night... clear skies, temps in the low-60s and SW winds at 5-10mph  Sunday... sunny, temps in teh low-70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... clear and moonlit, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 4:30PM
Low Tide: 9:57AM
Ocean Temp: 71.2
Sunrise: 6:56AM
Sunset: 6:39PM
UV Index: 6.1
Rip Current: High Risk (Dangerous Currents! Do Not Go Swimming In The Ocean)

October's In The House

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  Welcome October! What a beautiful start to the month.  It's 66° in Wildwood NJ.  Humidity's 75% with a dewpoint of 55°.  Ms Sun's up and breaking through the clouds as she paints the sky.  Hurricane Humberto has passed the Jersey Shore hundreds of miles off the coast and is dissipating over the Atlantic.  However, it is still generating dangerous surf and rip currents on our beaches.  It's windy as the winds are currently out of the NE at 20-25mph +gusting.  Those gusty winds aren't checking out for awhile though. They'll be blowing in from the NE at 20-30mph +gusting today with temps in the upper 60s.  Tonight... mainly clear, temps in the mid-upper 50s and NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the mid-60s and E-NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the mid-upper 50s and East winds at 10-15mph.  As for this coming weekend... looking good.  Saturday... sunny, temps in the low-70s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Saturday night... clear, temps in the low-60s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the low-mid 70s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... clear, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.

High Tide: 3:29PM
Low Tide: 8:53AM
Ocean Temp: 71.6
Sunrise: 6:55AM
Sunset: 6:41PM
UV Index: 5.7
Rip Current: High Risk (very dangerous ocean currents... stay out of the water!)