Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Sea Isle City

A paved oceanfront Promenade (no wooden boardwalk) from 29th to 57th Street, five miles of lifeguarded Atlantic sand, and a compact walkable downtown with restaurants and bars. Vending-machine beach tags in City Hall's lobby 24/7.

Eats & Drinks 6 Stay 2 Shops 2

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

79°F water · 81°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 20 mph.

Weather

81°F air — ideal beach weather
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

71 /100

great

70 Swim

67 Sunbathe

81 Walk

75 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8536110 · Observed 1.23 ft · Predicted 0.69 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

81°F

Clear

Wind

15 to 20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

83°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

79°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:07 PM

6.0 ft · in 50m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

Barometer

29.87 inHg

1012 hPa · buoy 44009

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ453)

The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:37 AM	Low	0.4 ft
7:44 AM	High	5.1 ft
1:37 PM	Low	0.1 ft
8:07 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:35 AM	High	5.5 ft
2:30 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:56 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:06 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:21 AM	High	5.7 ft
3:19 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:41 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:46 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:23 PM	High	5.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:46 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:50 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:05 PM	High	5.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:02 AM	Low	0.4 ft
11:27 AM	High	5.7 ft
5:35 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:46 PM	High	5.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:09 PM	High	5.5 ft
6:20 PM	Low	0.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

81°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

83°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Sep 11

77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

Sat Sep 12

77°

Partly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

80°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

68%

Mon Sep 14

79°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

78°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free and metered street parking.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach, approaches, and Promenade May 1 – Sep 30.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $25 thru May 15; season $30; weekly $15; daily $10

Address

4501 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

Amenities

lifeguardsPromenaderestroomsrestaurantsbarsbeach-tag vending machine

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Sea Isle City today?

Sea Isle City shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Sea Isle City dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach, approaches, and Promenade May 1 – Sep 30.

Is there an entry fee at Sea Isle City?

Pre-season $25 thru May 15; season $30; weekly $15; daily $10

Are there lifeguards at Sea Isle City?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sea Isle City during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Sea Isle City?

Amenities at Sea Isle City include lifeguards, Promenade, restrooms, restaurants, bars, beach-tag vending machine.

When is the water warmest at Sea Isle City?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Sea Isle City located?

Sea Isle City is in Cape May County, NJ, at 4501 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243.