Cape May Beach or Wildwood Beach today?
Cape May, New Jersey · Wildwood, New Jersey — 10 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Cape May Beach
vs
78Wildwood Beach
Too close to call today. Cape May Beach scores 78 and Wildwood Beach scores 78 — 10 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 10 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 | Wildwood Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 54 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Cape May Beach | Wildwood Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 59°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:16 AM | High 9:48 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 (78 and 78), 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.