Wildwood tides

Famous for wide, free beaches and a two-mile boardwalk with amusement piers.

Today's tide

Water now
2.8 ft
Next high · 12:21 AM
in 1 h 51 min
Rising
0 ft2 ft4 ft6 ft6 AMNoon6 PM5:21a11:52a6:32p

Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Shaded band is daylight. Times from NOAA; curve drawn between them.

LOW
5:21AM
1.1 ft
HIGH
11:52AM
4.5 ft
LOW
6:32PM
1.1 ft
SUN
7:08 AM – 6:20 PM
MOON
Waxing Crescent · 35%
WEATHER
Showers And Thunderstorms · NW 15–25 mph

Tide times from NOAA's Wildwood Crest station, 1 mi away. Full 7-day forecast

Wildwood water temperature

68°F (20°C)

Cool and refreshing for a quick swim. About the same as this time yesterday.

Last 24 hours: 67°F to 68°F. Measured at 10:24 PM by NOAA's sensor at Cape May, 8 mi away.

Best low tides for the beach this week

Low tide in daylight leaves the widest, firmest sand for walking, biking, shelling and tide pools. Plan to arrive an hour or two before the time shown.

  • Mon Oct 198:18 AM 1.4 ft
  • Tue Oct 209:22 AM 1.3 ft
  • Wed Oct 2110:21 AM 1.1 ft
  • Thu Oct 2211:15 AM 0.8 ft

Quick answers

When is high tide at Wildwood today?

On Friday, October 16, high tide at Wildwood is at 11:52 AM (4.5 ft), predicted by NOAA for Wildwood Crest.

When is low tide at Wildwood today?

On Friday, October 16, low tide at Wildwood is at 5:21 AM (1.1 ft) and 6:32 PM (1.1 ft), predicted by NOAA for Wildwood Crest.

What is the water temperature at Wildwood?

The water is about 68°F, from NOAA's live sensor at Cape May.

Cape May tide tables by month

Cape May king tides: the year's highest and lowest tides →

Tide predictions from NOAA. Not for navigation; wind and weather move real water levels. Check posted signs for swimming conditions and flags.