Weather Forecast for Cape May

New Jersey, United States of America

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Current Weather - Cape May: 16°C

New Jersey, United States of America

Overcast

Feels like 10°C

Wind

36 km/h NNE

Humidity

71%

Pressure

1020 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

10 km

Overcast

Overcast

Friday, September 25, 2026

High

21°C

Low

15°C

Rain Chance

23%

Hourly Forecast

Overcast 16°C
08:00
Overcast 16°C
09:00
Overcast 17°C
10:00
Overcast 17°C
11:00
Overcast 18°C
12:00
Overcast 19°C
13:00
Overcast 20°C
14:00
Overcast 20°C
15:00
Overcast 20°C
16:00
Overcast 21°C
17:00
Overcast 20°C
18:00
Overcast 19°C
19:00
Overcast 18°C
20:00
Patchy rain nearby 17°C
21:00
Patchy rain nearby 16°C
22:00
Patchy rain nearby 16°C
23:00
Sep 26

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

55 km/h

Humidity

61%

Precipitation

0 mm

UV Index

4

Visibility

10 km

Rain Chance

23%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

06:50 AM

Sunset

06:52 PM

Moonrise

06:19 PM

Moonset

05:47 AM

Moon Phase

Full Moon

Moon Illumination

100%

Air Quality

PM2.5

5

μg/m³

PM10

5.9

μg/m³

NO₂

4.4

μg/m³

O₃

87.9

μg/m³

SO₂

1

μg/m³

CO

133.9

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 12:57PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean Sep 24, 12:57 PM - Sep 25, 02:00 AM
Severity: Minor Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Event: High Surf Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 12:57PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean Sep 24, 12:57 PM - Sep 25, 02:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Event: Rip Current Statement Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 12:57PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean Sep 24, 12:57 PM - Sep 25, 02:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Event: Coastal Flood Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 10:50PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean Sep 24, 10:50 PM - Sep 25, 12:00 PM
Severity: Minor Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays, where impacts will be most severe.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Event: High Surf Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 10:50PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean Sep 24, 10:50 PM - Sep 25, 12:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays, where impacts will be most severe.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Event: Rip Current Statement Certainty: Likely Category: Met

When to visit Cape May?

Plan your perfect trip with our month-by-month weather guide

⭐ Best months: May June July

January

☀️
5°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🥶 Coldest month

February

☀️
6°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

March

☀️
9°C
💧
17 Days of rain
❄️
Heavy snow expected

April

☀️
14°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Light snow possible

May

☀️
19°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
⭐ Best time to visit

June

☀️
24°C
💧
11 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
⭐ Best time to visit
🌵 Driest month

July

☀️
27°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
⭐ Best time to visit
🔥 Hottest month

August

☀️
27°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall

September

☀️
24°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall

October

☀️
19°C
💧
17 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
🌧 Wettest month,

November

☀️
13°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Light snow possible

December

☀️
8°C
💧
16 Days of rain
❄️
Heavy snow expected