Cape May Point water temp

This data the coastal Cape May Point ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Cape May Point

Water temperature in Cape May Point today is 72°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape May Point was recorded in 2018 and was 75°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2013 at 68.5°F. Sea water temperature in Cape May Point is expected to drop to 70.7°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Cape May Point is 72.7°F, the minimum temperature is 66.4°F, and the maximum is 79.9°F.

The swimming season in Cape May Point lasts from June to October. During those months, Cape May Point water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Cape May Point in winter reaches 42.6°F, in spring 50.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 72.3°F, and in autumn it is 64.6°F.

Cape May Point water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Cape May Point is 29.56‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Cape May Point for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Cape May Point. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Cape May Point. Data in table shown for September 17, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Cape May Point

Cape May Point weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Cape May Point temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Cape May Point.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
68.7°F	64.8°F	63.5°F	63.5°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
64.9°F	66.7°F	66.4°F	64.8°F

Cape May Point water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Cape May Point. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Cape May Point on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

Chart monthly average water temperature in Cape May Point

The nearest beaches and cities from Cape May Point with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

	Water	Weather		Wave
Towers Beach	72°F	68°F		7' 5"
Lewes	72.1°F	68°F		5' 10"
Long Neck	72.3°F	68°F		5' 10"
Strathmere	71.2°F	68°F		7' 2"
Dover	72.3°F	66.2°F		2' 9"
Ocean City	71.2°F	68°F		6' 1"
Great Egg Harbor Bay	71.2°F	68°F		6' 1"
Somers Point	71.2°F	66.2°F		6' 10"
Longport	71.4°F	68°F		6' 10"
Pleasantville	71.4°F	66.2°F		6' 1"

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Our report for Cape May Point is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.