Beach And Surf Report: July 9, 2015

The National Weather Service is again predicting a low rip current risk for today, but forecasters warn that rips are still possible.

“However, strong currents can occur near piers and jetties,” the NWS says. “Rip currents are possible elsewhere, especially during the lower portion of the tide cycle. Swim in areas where lifeguards are present and talk with them about any hazards in the surf zone.”

Waves will be about three feet and the water temperature is 70 degrees.

It will be mostly cloudy this morning, become partly sunny this afternoon. There‘s also a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Winds will be from the northeast at five miles per hour, switching to the southeast this afternoon.

High tide at Barnegat Inlet will be at 2:49 p.m. Low tide is expected at 9:29 p.m.