Coastal Ocean County Beach Weather Report For Sept. 6, 2016

The National Weather Service is calling for dangerous, pounding surf and rip currents up and down the Jersey coast.

"These rip currents will be life-threatening to anyone who enters the surf," the NWS says. "Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf."

Waves will be around eight to nine feet, lower than previous days but still high. Expect northeast swells of five to six feet. The water temperature is 72 degrees, cooler than the last week.

Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high of of 80 degrees. Beach winds will be from the north at 20 to 25 miles per hour. There is no lightning threat. The UV index is a 4, which the NWS considers moderate.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet will arrive at 11:48 a.m. Low tide will arrive at 6:05 p.m.

Have a good day and don't go in the water!

Image: Tom Spader