Cape May Beach or Rehoboth Beach today?

Cape May, New Jersey · Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — 28 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

96Cape May Beach vs 96Rehoboth Beach

Too close to call today. Cape May Beach scores 96 and Rehoboth Beach scores 96, 28 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCape May BeachRehoboth BeachBetter
Swimming 91 97 Rehoboth Beach
Families with kids 90 97 Rehoboth Beach
Walking & shelling 89 98 Rehoboth Beach
Surfing 56 47 Cape May Beach

Conditions side by side

NowCape May BeachRehoboth Beach
Water temperature77°F74°F
Wave height1.6 ft1.3 ft
Air temperature72°F73°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:50 AMHigh 8:29 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 Rehoboth Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (96 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Cape May Beach and Rehoboth Beach?

About 28 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Cape May Beach or Rehoboth Beach?

Rehoboth Beach today — 97 against 90 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.