Ocean City Beach or Wildwood Beach today?

Ocean City, New Jersey · Wildwood, New Jersey — 38 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

94Ocean City Beach vs 96Wildwood Beach

Too close to call today. Ocean City Beach scores 94 and Wildwood Beach scores 96, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityOcean City BeachWildwood BeachBetter
Swimming 91 93 tie
Families with kids 90 92 tie
Walking & shelling 89 95 Wildwood Beach
Surfing 58 56 tie

Conditions side by side

NowOcean City BeachWildwood Beach
Water temperature77°F76°F
Wave height2 ft1.9 ft
Air temperature71°F73°F
Wind3 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:11 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 Ocean City Beach or Wildwood Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (94 and 96), 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.