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    Home›United States›New Jersey›Cape May

    Best Surf Beaches in Cape May

    4.0·4 reviews
    3 beaches

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    Updated 8h ago
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    Best of 3 Cape May spots

    The Cove (Cape May)

    Surf score

    2/100

    Wave

    0.5 ft

    Wind

    Light

    Condition

    Poor Conditions

    Medium-period swell, light winds

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    Plan the next Cape May session

    Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

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    Featured Beaches

    3 spots

    Broadway Beach

    Intermediate

    Broadway Beach faces south — unique in NJ — making NE winds offshore here when everywhere else is blown out.

    Poverty Beach

    Advanced

    Poverty Beach sits on Cape May's east-facing shore, producing hollow A-frames on solid E-SE swells. Advanced surfers only.

    The Cove (Cape May)

    Intermediate

    The Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. One of the East Coast's best-kept secrets.

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    Featured Beaches(3)

    Broadway Beach

    Intermediate

    Broadway Beach faces south — unique in NJ — making NE winds offshore here when everywhere else is blown out.

    Poverty Beach

    Advanced

    Poverty Beach sits on Cape May's east-facing shore, producing hollow A-frames on solid E-SE swells. Advanced surfers only.

    The Cove (Cape May)

    Intermediate

    The Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. One of the East Coast's best-kept secrets.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Cape May

    Cape May has 3 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate and 1 advanced.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Cape May are: 1. Broadway Beach (4.0/5), 2. Poverty Beach (4.0/5), 3. The Cove (Cape May) (4.0/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Cape May's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 38-75°F. In summer, spring suit is typical. In winter, bring 5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood.

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    The Cove (Cape May)0.5 ftLightPoor
    Poverty Beach0.6 ftLightPoor
    Broadway Beach0.6 ftLightPoor
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    Cape May Surf Report Today: Conditions at 3 Beaches | Quiver