Cape May Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Cape May Beach, New Jersey
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
96/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 81°F, wind 4 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 81°F, wind 5 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:33 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:50 AM | 4.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:35 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:04 PM | 5.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Cape May, Atlantic Ocean · 2.6 km away.
About Cape May Beach
Cape May Beach sits on the New Jersey coast, where the water runs from about 40°F in January to 79°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 79°F in July and dropping to about 40°F in January.
Today it is 77°F. That is right on the August average of 77°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Cape May, Atlantic Ocean about 2.6 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Cape May Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Cape May Beach?
About 77°F. That is right on the August average of 77°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Cape May Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Cape May Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Cape May, Atlantic Ocean about 2.6 km away on the open coast.