LBI Beach Patrol Warns Of Rough Surf, Rip Currents, Powerful Waves

Strong rip currents and dangerous ocean conditions led to a warning from the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol urging visitors to stay out of the water after lifeguards went off duty at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

“Due to dangerous conditions in the ocean, including strong rips, changing tides, and powerful waves, we are urging beach patrons to stay out of the water once lifeguards leave at 5 p.m.,” according to the Beach Patrol’s Facebook page. “We will have an after hours unit on an ATV patrolling the beach until 8 p.m. and in the event of an emergency, always dial 911.”

The National Weather Service is calling for moderate rip current risks in Ocean County on Monday, with surf of three to four feet high and a water temperature of around 66 degrees.

“A moderate risk of rip currents means wind and or wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents,” the NWS says.

Expect mostly sunny skies on Monday with a high in the upper 70s. Winds will be from the west at 10 to 15 miles per hour.

Photo courtesy of Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol.