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

ActivityCape May BeachWildwood BeachBetter
Swimming 91 93 tie
Families with kids 90 92 tie
Walking & shelling 89 95 Wildwood Beach
Surfing 56 56 tie

Conditions side by side

NowCape May BeachWildwood Beach
Water temperature77°F76°F
Wave height1.6 ft1.9 ft
Air temperature72°F73°F
Wind6 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:50 AMHigh 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.