Ocean City Beach or Wildwood Beach today?
Ocean City, New Jersey · Wildwood, New Jersey — 38 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Ocean City Beach
vs
78Wildwood Beach
Too close to call today. Ocean City Beach scores 78 and Wildwood Beach scores 78, 38 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 38 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 | Ocean City Beach | Wildwood Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 75 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 54 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Ocean City Beach | Wildwood Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 66°F |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:54 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City Beach and Wildwood Beach?
About 38 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.