70°
Sunny
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Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Wildwood Crest
Ocean Ave & Trenton Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
The southern, family-focused section of the Wildwoods — no boardwalk (it ends at Cresse Ave), quieter, residential, still with the signature wide white sand. The Doo-Wop motels along Atlantic Ave are the best-preserved mid-century roadside architecture on the East Coast.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
66 /100
good
57 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 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
70°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
73°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
5:35 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
73°
Sunny
1%
75
80°
Sunny
0%
75
81°
Mostly Sunny
1%
75
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
24
68°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
20
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
57
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
Metered; season permits $250 starting Apr 1.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Ocean Ave & Trenton Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Wildwood Crest.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Wildwood Crest from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Wildwood Crest dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Wildwood Crest?
Entry to Wildwood Crest is free.
Are there lifeguards at Wildwood Crest?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wildwood Crest during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Wildwood Crest?
Amenities at Wildwood Crest include lifeguards, Doo-Wop motels, restrooms, family beach.
When is the water warmest at Wildwood Crest?
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 Crest located?
Wildwood Crest is in Cape May County, NJ, at Ocean Ave & Trenton Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS