73°
Sunny
0%
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Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
North Wildwood
15th Ave & the Beach, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
North end of Wildwood Island with the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (1874) on its tip — beautiful Victorian grounds, seaside garden, and a distinct quieter feel than Wildwood proper. Free beaches like the rest of the Wildwoods.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
76 /100
great
66 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:33 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.2h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ453)
The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Moderate
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:20 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 5:02 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:33 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny
1%
75
84°
Sunny
0%
75
85°
Mostly Sunny
1%
75
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
24
69°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
20
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
65
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Mix of free street and paid meters.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
15th Ave & the Beach, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at North Wildwood.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for North Wildwood from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is North Wildwood dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Is there an entry fee at North Wildwood?
Entry to North Wildwood is free.
Are there lifeguards at North Wildwood?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North Wildwood during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at North Wildwood?
Amenities at North Wildwood include lifeguards, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, garden, boardwalk connection, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at North Wildwood?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is North Wildwood located?
North Wildwood is in Cape May County, NJ, at 15th Ave & the Beach, North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS