Cape May Point, New Jersey Weather
Cape May Point, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Cape May Point, Cape May County.
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About Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May Point stretches like a sun-bleached finger, pointing resolutely towards the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 29.9 miles south of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 183°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-west of Lower. Here, the land surrenders itself to the sea with a gentle, undulating grace, a landscape sculpted by wind and wave into dunes that ripple with sea oats and beach grass. The air itself carries the briny tang of salt spray, a constant, invigorating perfume that mingles with the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles from the stunted trees that cling to the sandy soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present coastal haze, lands with a soft, golden touch, illuminating the weathered shingles of cottages and the weathered grey of driftwood scattered along the shoreline. The very sand, a fine, pale gold, whispers secrets of tides past underfoot, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this edge of the continent. This sliver of land, once a haven for mariners and lighthouse keepers, now echoes with a quieter, more reflective history. The iconic Cape May Lighthouse stands as a stoic sentinel, its beam a comforting sweep across the dark waters, a legacy of maritime vigilance that once fueled the local economy through shipping and trade. Today, the rhythm of Cape May Point beats to the gentler pulse of tourism, its small, independent inns and charming beach homes drawing visitors who seek solace and the unvarnished beauty of the coast. The state park, a verdant heart within the sandy expanse, offers a glimpse into the natural heritage of the region, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a quiet place for contemplation, where the only sounds are the sigh of the wind and the distant murmur of the surf.
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| Location | Cape May Point, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 38.937335°N, 74.969342°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08212 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cape May Point, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cape May Point, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cape May Point includes coordinates 38.937335°N, 74.969342°W, situated in Cape May County. ZIP code 08212. Telephone area code: 609, 640. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
