Cape May water temperature
Typically about 74° in August — perfect.
from the Cape May Canal station at the ferry terminal, about 3 miles away
perfect
The year at a glance
Swimmable from July through September.
Month by month
| Month | Typical | Feels |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | brisk |
| February | 42° | brisk |
| March | 50° | brisk |
| April | 53° | brisk |
| May | 63° | brisk |
| June | 69° | refreshing |
| July | 73° | perfect |
| August | 74° | perfect |
| September | 73° | perfect |
| October | 65° | refreshing |
| November | 54° | brisk |
| December | 43° | brisk |
About this reading
The Cape May Canal station at the ferry terminal sits in the bay, which can run a few degrees off the open surf.
Reading from the Cape May Canal station at the ferry terminal, about 3 miles away.
Warm water says nothing about surf, rip currents, or bacteria — check local lifeguard flags and advisories.