Cape May Beach NJ
4.7★ · 1,016 Google ratings, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away · paid
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 550 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
78°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 18 samples clean · 2025
Map of Cape May Beach NJ
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1Parking200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect cold water and gentle waves
The water temperature is cool but clear with softer waves suitable for families, though some body surfing is available.
Visit for relaxation and marine wildlife
The beach is notably clean and peaceful with regular dolphin sightings visible from shore, especially in summer months.
Arrive before 10am on summer weekends
Reviewers consistently report the beach becomes very crowded by mid-morning, making it difficult to find a decent spot.
Bring cash for the entrance fee
The $8-10 daily beach tag is collected at entry, and using the QR code payment option incurs.
Plan for limited changing facilities
There are no changing areas or showers on the beach itself, only in the nearby boardwalk and convention center buildings.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
78°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:06 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Practical
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📍 New Jersey 08204
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 550 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cape May Beach NJ?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cape May Beach NJ?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cape May Beach NJ have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 550 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
