Cape May Beach or Dewey Beach today?
Cape May, New Jersey · Dewey Beach, Delaware — 31 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Cape May Beach
vs
78Dewey Beach
Too close to call today. Cape May Beach scores 78 and Dewey Beach scores 78, 31 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Cape May Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 75 vs 71.
- Dewey Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Cape May Beach | Dewey Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 71 | Cape May Beach |
| Surfing | 54 | 52 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cape May Beach | Dewey Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 59°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:16 AM | High 10:02 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Cape May Beach or Dewey Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Cape May Beach and Dewey Beach?
About 31 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.