South Dennis, New Jersey Weather
South Dennis, 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 South Dennis, Cape May County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for South Dennis.
About South Dennis, New Jersey
South Dennis rests on a quiet stretch of land, where the salt tang of the Atlantic is a constant, subtle presence carried on the breeze. It lies 14.7 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 154°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Middle. The terrain here is low-lying, a subtle mosaic of pine scrub, marsh grasses that rustle with an unseen life, and the occasional hardy oak. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to soften and bleed across the landscape, painting the weathered shingles of houses and the gentle swells of the bay with a honeyed light. Small, winding roads, edged by native flora, lead the eye toward glimpses of water, a constant reminder of the maritime world that shapes this place. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a counterpoint to the briny exhalations of the nearby inlets. The history of South Dennis is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of Cape May County, its economy once fueled by shipbuilding and the bounties of the sea. Generations of families, many with surnames that echo through the local directories, have called this place home, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the tides and the seasons. While the days of large-scale shipbuilding may have faded, a quiet industriousness persists, evident in the well-maintained boats moored in the creeks and the small businesses that cater to both residents and the steady stream of visitors drawn to the coastal charm. The legacy of those who first settled this land can still be felt in the close-knit character of South Dennis, a place where a shared history fosters a palpable sense of community.
Live animated radar for South Dennis and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | South Dennis, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.178448°N, 74.819889°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08245 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Dennis, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Dennis, 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 South Dennis includes coordinates 39.178448°N, 74.819889°W, situated in Cape May County. ZIP code 08245. 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.
