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Mostly Sunny
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Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Wildwood
Boardwalk & Spencer Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
The Wildwoods' centerpiece — 2.5-mile boardwalk packed with amusement piers (Morey's), arcades, fried-food stands, and the famous wide white-sand beach (so wide the tram takes you out to the water). No beach fees in the Wildwoods, ever.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
85 /100
ideal
86 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:27 PM
5.2 ft · in 3.8h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
8s · SSE swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 11:49 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:27 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
4%
84
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
15
88°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
89°
Sunny
1%
74
92°
Mostly Sunny
4%
74
97°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
15%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free west of NJ Ave; metered along Pacific.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Entry Fee
Free (all Wildwoods beaches are free)
Address
Boardwalk & Spencer Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Wildwood.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Wildwood from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Wildwood dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Wildwood?
Entry to Wildwood is free.
Are there lifeguards at Wildwood?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wildwood during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Wildwood?
Amenities at Wildwood include lifeguards, 2.5-mile boardwalk, Morey's Piers, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, beach tram.
When is the water warmest at 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 Wildwood located?
Wildwood is in Cape May County, NJ, at Boardwalk & Spencer Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS