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11°
 
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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Cape May Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 36%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Cape May Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:57 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 84% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Cape May Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.4mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 44%.

CAPE MAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 20° 20° 17° 17° 16°
0% 0% 1% 7% 0% 100% 84% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 75% 52% 96% 89% 43%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13°
22% 10% 0% 0% 1% 14% 30% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 15° 16° 15°
19% 20% 51% 52% 100% 100% 87% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
14% 0% 13% 6% 21% 46% 90% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.9mm
11°
11°
11°
16°
16°
16°
15°
14°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 85% 48% 24% 6%
1.4mm 0.8mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 9° 10° 12° 14° 15° 14°
10% 0% 0% 0% 2% 12% 19% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
15°
16°
15°
14°
14°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
1.0m
6.6s 6.7s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.0s 6.2s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
6.2s 6.2s 6.7s 6.5s 6.5s 6.7s 8.6s 8.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.5m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
8.3s 8.3s 9.7s 9.5s 9.2s 5.2s 5.0s 5.9s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.2m
5.7s 5.7s 6.2s 7.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.7s 8.7s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.1m
1.3m
1.7m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
8.6s 11.1s 12.3s 8.4s 7.0s 7.5s 7.8s 7.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 6.8s 9.5s 11.0s 10.9s 8.5s
Wed 6th May
5:50 AM 11:47 AM 5:20 PM
0.15 1.01 0.24
Thu 7th May
12:02 AM 6:34 AM 12:35 PM 6:05 PM
1.39 0.20 0.97 0.28
Fri 8th May
12:50 AM 7:21 AM 1:30 PM 6:57 PM
1.33 0.23 0.96 0.31
Sat 9th May
1:45 AM 8:11 AM 2:31 PM 7:59 PM
1.29 0.23 0.99 0.32
Sun 10th May
2:43 AM 9:02 AM 3:30 PM 9:06 PM
1.28 0.19 1.07 0.28
Mon 11th May
3:42 AM 9:52 AM 4:25 PM 10:11 PM
1.28 0.13 1.20 0.21
Tue 12th May
4:39 AM 10:41 AM 5:16 PM 11:12 PM
1.31 0.05 1.35 0.11
Wed 6th May
25°
0.1mm
29kmh SSW
36%
Thu 7th May
12°
1.0mm
10kmh NW
81%
Fri 8th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh W
12%
Sat 9th May
16°
0.7mm
32kmh S
54%
Sun 10th May
16°
1.4mm
16kmh SSE
34%
Mon 11th May
16°
3.0mm
30kmh WNW
70%
Tue 12th May
15°
0.0mm
26kmh WNW
8%
Wed 13th May
18°
1.8mm
33kmh SSW
80%
Thu 14th May
14°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
21%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.2mm
38kmh WNW
60%
Sat 16th May
17°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
15%
Sun 17th May
18°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
32%
Mon 18th May
20°
1.6mm
12kmh WSW
90%
Tue 19th May
20°
0.5mm
18kmh NW
25%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Cape May Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Cape May Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Cape May Beach, Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May Beach is a popular destination located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Known for its picturesque setting and charming atmosphere, this beach is a perfect holiday spot for families and couples alike.

Beach Type

Cape May Beach features fine yellow sand that is soft and comfortable to walk on. While it doesn't have the powdery white sand found in some other beach destinations, it's still a lovely beach to relax on and enjoy various activities.

Snorkeling and Diving

While Cape May Beach does not have rocks or a reef directly along its shoreline, there are several nearby locations where you can enjoy snorkeling or diving. The Cape May Reef is located just a few miles offshore and provides an excellent habitat for fish and marine life. You can book snorkeling or diving excursions through local tour operators to experience the underwater beauty of the area.

Recommended Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Cape May Beach include:

  • Sunbathing: With its fine yellow sand and beautiful views, sunbathing on the beach is a favorite pastime of visitors.
  • Swimming: The waters at Cape May Beach are generally calm and welcoming for swimmers of all ages.
  • Surfing: Although not as famous as other surf spots on the East Coast, Cape May does offer some decent waves for surfing enthusiasts during certain times of the year.
  • Beachcombing: Strolling along the shoreline looking for shells and other treasures is a relaxing way to spend your time at the beach.
  • Birdwatching: The area around Cape May is home to many migratory birds; taking time to observe them can be both educational and enjoyable.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels near Cape May Beach that cater to various budgets. Some popular options include:

  • Congress Hall: A historic luxury hotel located just steps from the beach.
  • The Star Inn: A charming bed and breakfast with a variety of room styles, including suites with private porches.
  • La Mer Beachfront Resort: Offering oceanfront rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

For a more budget-friendly option, you can also find numerous vacation rentals and charming guesthouses in Cape May.

Beach Amenities

Some of the amenities at Cape May Beach include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Shower facilities
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Snack bars and food concessions
  • Lifeguards on duty during the summer season

With its beautiful beach, charming atmosphere, and variety of activities, Cape May Beach is an excellent destination for a memorable holiday.

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