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Today’s Forecast:

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57°F
High: 57° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KWWD
Observed at: 6:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 81%
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 8:14PM EST until November 13 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ (Expires: November 13, 2026 2:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. Instructions: A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Tonight:A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday:A chance of rain before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 52°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (15 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  10 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 52°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  38 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 52°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 71/100
Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

About Delaware Bay Beaches

A forecast for Delaware Bay Beaches helps visitors make better use of quiet bay beaches, migration habitat, paddling, shoreline fishing, and horseshoe-crab viewing areas.

Planning an Outing at Delaware Bay Beaches

Use the calmest weather window for the main objective and save sheltered trails, developed areas, or a shorter turnaround for later.

Weather Tips for Delaware Bay Beaches

  • Review tides, surf, rip-current guidance, marine wind, fog, water temperature, and small-craft conditions before beach or water plans.
  • Confirm lifeguard schedules, beach badges or entry controls, parking, wildlife closures, ferry or launch status, and storm-related access changes.
  • Sea breeze can disguise heat while onshore storms or lightning still require a quick exit from beaches, boardwalks, marinas, and open water.
  • Nor’easters, tropical systems, king tides, and erosion can alter access even after the worst weather has passed.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Villas
  • North Cape May
  • Reed’s Beach
  • Fortescue
  • East Point
  • Delaware Bay
  • Cape May Canal

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Recheck observations before committing, then adjust the route, launch, or schedule when real conditions differ from the forecast.

7-Day Forecast for Delaware Bay Beaches

☀
57°F
High: 57° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KWWD
Observed at: 6:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 81%
Fri 🌧
53° 37°
47%
Sat ⛅
52° 38°
3%
Sun ⛅
54° 38°
0%
Mon ☀
54° 39°
0%
Tue ☀
55° 39°
0%
Wed ☀
55° 40°
0%
Thu ☀
57° --°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

53° Fri 52° Sat 54° Sun 54° Mon 55° Tue 55° Wed 57° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

37° Fri 38° Sat 38° Sun 39° Mon 39° Tue 40° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 80 Fri 80 Sat 90 Sun 90 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:29 pm CST

Delaware Bay Beaches Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Delaware Bay Beaches is quieter but exposed to nor’easters, strong coastal wind, flooding, and occasional snow or ice. Ocean and tidal water remain dangerously cold, and services or guarded access are limited.

Spring

Spring alternates between mild afternoons and raw onshore flow. Cold water, fog, rip-current or inlet conditions, and limited lifeguard coverage require more caution than the air temperature suggests.

Summer

Summer brings warm beach weather along with humidity, sea breezes, crowded access, and fast-moving thunderstorms. Check surf, rip currents, tide, heat index, and swimming or launch status before leaving. Shallow bays and marshes respond quickly to wind direction, heavy rain, and unusually high tides.

Fall

Fall often offers warm water and lighter crowds, but tropical systems, nor’easters, king tides, erosion, and earlier darkness can change shoreline access quickly.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 54–57°F using nearby coastal climate stations.
  • Annual snowfall: usually about 10–20 inches near the coast, although individual nor’easters can produce much more.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: Summer is often wettest because of thunderstorms and tropical moisture, although precipitation is distributed through the year.
  • Driest season: Fall is often driest, particularly from October into November.
  • Best outdoor window: Late spring through early fall, adjusted for surf, water temperature, and guarded access.