West Wildwood, New Jersey Weather
West Wildwood, 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 for West Wildwood, Cape May County.
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About West Wildwood, New Jersey
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.
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| Location | West Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.002335°N, 74.824334°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08260 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This West Wildwood, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West Wildwood, 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 West Wildwood includes coordinates 39.002335°N, 74.824334°W, situated in Cape May County. ZIP code 08260. 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.
