78°
Sunny
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Cape May County, NJ · Delaware Bay
Villas
Bayshore Rd & Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
A working-class Lower Township community on the Delaware Bay with free public access to the beach from every east-west street. Calm Bay water (no Atlantic surf), fantastic sunsets over the Bay, and legendary horseshoe crab spawning in May-June.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
81 /100
great
62 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
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
SE
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
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:33 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.1h
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:35 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
81°
Sunny
1%
75
89°
Sunny
0%
67
90°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
26
73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
37
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
65
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Bayshore Rd & Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Villas.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Villas from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Villas dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Villas?
Entry to Villas is free.
Are there lifeguards at Villas?
No lifeguards are stationed at Villas. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Villas?
Amenities at Villas include beach access, horseshoe crab viewing.
When is the water warmest at Villas?
Delaware Bay peaks in July and August at roughly 76-80°F — warmer and calmer than the open Atlantic. Comfortable swimming mid-June through September.
Where is Villas located?
Villas is in Cape May County, NJ, at Bayshore Rd & Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS