82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
14
Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Sea Isle City
4501 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
A paved oceanfront Promenade (no wooden boardwalk) from 29th to 57th Street, five miles of lifeguarded Atlantic sand, and a compact walkable downtown with restaurants and bars. Vending-machine beach tags in City Hall's lobby 24/7.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
77% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 77% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
8 /100
skip
0 Swim
25 Sunbathe
0 Walk
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 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.
Weather alert in effect
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
77%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.9 ft
5s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo 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 Low
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 6:19 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 12:34 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 6:30 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 7:05 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 1:25 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:39 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 7:52 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:17 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:23 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:31 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:38 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 3:10 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:22 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:24 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 9:26 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:04 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 10:22 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:21 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 10:17 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 4:58 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 11:22 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 11:08 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 5:50 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Mostly Sunny
12%
83
79°
Sunny
1%
86
80°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
17
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
7
76°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
70
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 77% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free and metered street parking.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach, approaches, and Promenade May 1 – Sep 30.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $25 thru May 15; season $30; weekly $15; daily $10
Address
4501 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sea Isle City today?
Sea Isle City shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Sea Isle City dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach, approaches, and Promenade May 1 – Sep 30.
Is there an entry fee at Sea Isle City?
Pre-season $25 thru May 15; season $30; weekly $15; daily $10
Are there lifeguards at Sea Isle City?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sea Isle City during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sea Isle City?
Amenities at Sea Isle City include lifeguards, Promenade, restrooms, restaurants, bars, beach-tag vending machine.
When is the water warmest at Sea Isle City?
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 Sea Isle City located?
Sea Isle City is in Cape May County, NJ, at 4501 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243.
Nearby Beaches
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