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4°
 
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2°
 
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11°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Cape May Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be -3° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 0° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 16kmh from the North. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel even colder.

Cape May Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 95% 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 -3° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 0° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 29%.

CAPE MAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0° -1° -1° -1° 0° 4° 1° -1°
1% 4% 82% 100% 100% 26% 95% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
-2°
-2°
-2°
-2°
-2°
-2°
-2°
-2°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-2° -2° -3° -2° 1° 2° -1° -3°
62% 100% 55% 5% 0% 0% 19% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-4° -5° -6° -4° -1° -1° -1° -2°
2% 9% 8% 0% 50% 100% 100% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-2° -1° -3° -8° -9° -8° -8° -10°
78% 13% 24% 9% 29% 5% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-9° -11° -11° -10° -8° -6° -6° -6°
11% 0% 5% 16% 33% 77% 81% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-7° -6° -6° -5° -4° -2° -2° -3°
82% 93% 69% 46% 24% 9% 16% 71%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-3° -3° -3° -1° 0° 1° 1° 1°
63% 31% 26% 32% 16% 36% 51% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
10.7s 10.5s 10.3s 10.3s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 9.8s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
9.7s 9.6s 9.6s 9.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 13.5s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
13.2s 13.0s 5.0s 12.4s 12.1s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
32
kmh
49
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
47
kmh
40
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
2.0m
2.0m
1.9m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
11.2s 4.7s 5.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 6.8s 6.9s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.5s 9.4s 10.8s 6.7s 8.8s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
10.7s 7.0s 5.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.5s 9.4s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
11.0s 10.5s 10.2s 10.0s 10.6s 10.7s 10.5s 10.4s
Wed 4th February
3:09 AM 9:32 AM 3:47 PM 10:03 PM
-0.24 1.53 -0.26 1.33
Thu 5th February
3:56 AM 10:14 AM 4:27 PM 10:47 PM
-0.16 1.41 -0.18 1.29
Fri 6th February
4:43 AM 10:55 AM 5:07 PM 11:31 PM
-0.06 1.27 -0.09 1.25
Sat 7th February
5:32 AM 11:37 AM 5:47 PM
0.04 1.13 0.00
Sun 8th February
12:18 AM 6:24 AM 12:24 PM 6:29 PM
1.20 0.13 1.00 0.09
Mon 9th February
1:10 AM 7:23 AM 1:19 PM 7:17 PM
1.16 0.20 0.89 0.16
Tue 10th February
2:08 AM 8:28 AM 2:25 PM 8:11 PM
1.15 0.24 0.83 0.19
Wed 4th February
6°
0.0mm
17kmh NNW
63%
Thu 5th February
2°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
32%
Fri 6th February
-1°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
46%
Sat 7th February
-2°
0.0mm
54kmh NW
19%
Sun 8th February
-6°
0.0mm
25kmh NNW
38%
Mon 9th February
-2°
0.1mm
13kmh NW
51%
Tue 10th February
1°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
38%
Wed 11th February
4°
0.6mm
24kmh WNW
62%
Thu 12th February
1°
0.0mm
34kmh NW
30%
Fri 13th February
-1°
4.3mm
8kmh SSW
51%
Sat 14th February
2°
1.5mm
26kmh W
85%
Sun 15th February
0°
5.5mm
22kmh SW
88%
Mon 16th February
1°
0.0mm
32kmh WNW
46%
Tue 17th February
1°
0.0mm
20kmh WNW
36%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Cape May Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 0° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 0° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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