Cape May Beach or Ocean City Beach today?
Cape May, New Jersey · Ocean City, New Jersey — 48 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Cape May Beach
vs
78Ocean City Beach
Too close to call today. Cape May Beach scores 78 and Ocean City Beach scores 78, 48 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 48 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Cape May Beach | Ocean City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 54 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cape May Beach | Ocean City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 59°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:16 AM | Low 4:54 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City Beach?
About 48 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.