West Wildwood New Jersey Map

About West Wildwood, New Jersey

West Wildwood is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 588. The population density is 758.2 people per km². West Wildwood is located at 39.0023°N, 74.8243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

West Wildwood lies on a narrow spit of land, a whisper of a place between the broad, shimmering expanse of the Atlantic Ocean and the calmer, marsh-laced waters of the Hereford Inlet. It lies 26.1 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 166°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-north-east of Lower. Here, the air itself carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant, invigorating caress that softens the sharp edges of the day. The landscape is a low-lying dream of sandy soil and resilient coastal vegetation, punctuated by the weathered wood of modest homes and the skeletal silhouettes of fishing piers reaching out into the hazy distance. Evenings are often painted with a soft, diffused light, as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, ethereal shadows across the quiet streets and reflecting in the tidal creeks that snake through the surrounding wetlands. The character of West Wildwood is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to live in harmony with the tides and the winds, a small settlement that breathes with the rhythm of the coast. The history of West Wildwood is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the ocean’s bounty. Once a haven for fishermen and oystermen who plied the rich waters of the inlet, its economy has long been shaped by the sea’s offerings. The echoes of those earlier days can still be felt in the weathered docks and the occasional glimpse of a working boat bobbing in the harbor. While tourism now plays a more prominent role, the soul of West Wildwood retains a deep connection to its maritime roots. The Great Channel, a vital artery for local boat traffic, serves as a constant reminder of this heritage, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky. The distinctive character of West Wildwood is further defined by its close-knit community, a quality that endures through the seasons, fostering a sense of shared experience among its residents.

About This West Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Wildwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.002335, -74.824334. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Wildwood and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for West Wildwood includes the ZIP code (08260), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (West Wildwood Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Wildwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.