Cape May Beach or Wildwood Beach today?
Cape May, New Jersey · Wildwood, New Jersey — 10 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Cape May Beach
vs
96Wildwood Beach
Too close to call today. Cape May Beach scores 96 and Wildwood Beach scores 96 — 10 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Cape May Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Wildwood Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 95 vs 89.
| Activity | Cape May Beach | Wildwood Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 90 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 95 | Wildwood Beach |
| Surfing | 56 | 56 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cape May Beach | Wildwood Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:50 AM | High 8:19 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood Beach?
About 10 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.