88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 56% rain · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 56% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
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
15 /100
skip
0 Swim
33 Sunbathe
5 Walk
24 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
88°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
56%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
8:23 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
83°
Mostly Sunny
14%
82
85°
Sunny
2%
85
87°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
71%
14
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
77%
13
87°
Chance Rain Showers
25%
70
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
81
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 56% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Villas today?
Villas shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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