Cape May Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Cape May Beach, New Jersey
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 62°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 69°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 68°F, wind 13 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:43 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:16 AM | 5.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:27 PM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:36 PM | 4.4 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 66°F. That is right on the October average of 66°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 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Cape May Beach?
About 66°F. That is right on the October average of 66°F for this beach.
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.