The Last Of May's Days

Otten's Harbor - Wildwood NJ

Mornin'!  It's 59° in Wildwood NJ.  It's May's last day!  It's gray, damp and very, very windy (West 20-25mph +gusting).  No rain is coming down but the dark, ominous rain clouds are all around us (mostly North of us but close enough to possibly give us a watering).  We were watered last night by the way.  Today will be windy with 60% chance of showers this morning.  We might have thunderstorms developing this afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-70s with West (relenting) winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Chance of rain today is 60%.  Tonight... skies begin to clear out as it'll be partly cloudy with temps in the low-mid 50s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... sunny despite some afternoon cloud cover, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... sunny, temps in the upper 60s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... clear, temps in the low-60s and light winds.  Well May, it's been real.  Until next year, see ya on the other side!  All today's blog photos are from this morning's various webcams on the island.
High Tide: 11:58AM
Low Tide: 5:45PM
Ocean Temp: 59°
Sunrise: 5:35AM
Sunset: 8:18PM

North Wildwood's Beach

Wildwood's Boardwalk

Wildwood's Flooded Beach

Friday Weather Mix

Mornin'!  It's 61° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly with winds out of the South at 5-10mph.  It'll continue to rain throughout the morning with breaks in the clouds and peeks of sunshine by this afternoon but only for a few hours as the rain continues later today.  Temps will get into the upper 60s with South winds at 10-15mph.  Chance of rain this morning is 90%.  After a little sunshine, expect more rain later today into this evening.  Tonight... 80% chance of rain along with the possibility of thunderstorms, temps in the upper 50s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy and windy with 60% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 20-30mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps in the mid-50s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... partly cloudy / partly sunny, temps in the upper 50s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 11:01AM and 11:22PM
Low Tide: 4:47PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 5:35AM
Sunset: 8:18PM

IMPORTANT FOOTNOTE: At 5:30PM this evening, a "Tornado Watch" was issued by the Natl Weather Service.  This includes all our surrounding areas in Cape May County, Delaware Bay Waters, Coastal Waters.  Be on guard tonight.  The Philly weather chick says that we'll begin to see very strong winds as a storm comes through the tri-state area in the direction of the Coast.  They're specifically saying 8PM to midnight in the Philly area.  It's then heading for our coast and our timeline here looks like 11PM into the wee hours of the morning.  Prepare for extremely strong winds and coastal flooding.  Remember those high tide times.  Know your low-lying areas.  Don't drive through flood waters.  Keep aware of the weather tonight and hunker down and stay safe! 

A Mix Of Clouds And Sun

Mornin'!  It's 59° in Wildwood NJ.  It's cloudy with winds out of the NW at 10-12mph.  We've been watered as yesterday was a total washout and the island was watered with downpours throughout the day.  Today will be a bit different as these morning clouds should begin to move over after mid-day.  Expect a partly sunny day later with temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... cloudy with 80% chance of rain, temps around 60° and South winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... 50% chance of rain showers, with peeks of sunshine later in the day, temps in the upper 60s and South winds at 5-10mph.  As for this weekend... Saturday looks a rainy start with 50% chance of rain throughout the day along with peeks of sunshine and temps in the upper 60s with West winds at 15-20mph. Sunday... sunny, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 10-15mph. 
High Tide: 10:05AM
Low Tide: 3:53PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 5:35AM
Sunset: 8:17PM
UV Index: 7.7
Rip Current: Moderate Risk

Rainy Day Birthday

Mornin'!  Happy Birthday to my hubby today!  You are the "Sunshine Of My Life" even if it's a rainy day today on your birthday.  This blog's dedicated to you! 
It's 55° in Wildwood NJ and raining at a decent clip with winds out of the East at 10-15mph.  It's going to rain today (100% chance) with temps in the low-60s and East winds at 20-30mph.  Rainfall could reach 1 inch.  We could see some tidal / coastal flooding in those low-lying areas.  Tonight... cloudy with periods of rain, temps in the low-60s and E-SE winds shifting to the SW at 20-30mph.  Chance of rain is 100% and rainfall could near a quarter of an inch.  Flooding still could be possible in the poor drainage and low-lying areas.  Know your high-tide times and the back bay area (if flooding) will reach high-tide and flood an hour after the ocean's / beach high tide time.  Tomorrow... cloudy with a slight chance of a passing shower then sun peeking through in the afternoon, temps in the low-70s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy with occasional rain showers late at night, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.   Chance of rain is 50%.  As for this coming weekend... Saturday will have considerable cloudiness, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 15-25mph.  Sunday... mostly sunny skies, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Happy Birthday Joe, I love you! 
High Tide: 9:11AM
Low Tide: 3:01PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 5:36AM
Sunset: 8:16PM

Starting Out Sunny

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun is shining brightly but with those milky clouds everywhere.  These morning clouds will thicken as the day unfolds.  Breezes are barely there out of the E-NE at 1-3mph and will increase out of the E-SE at 10-15mph.  Expect a cloudy day with temps in the mid-60s and a bit on the breezy side.  Tonight... cloudy with rain developing after midnight.  Temps will be in the mid-upper 50s with E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Chance of rain is 60%.  Tomorrow... chance of rain is 95-100% with temps in the low-60s and Easterly winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... steady rain, temps in the low-60s and East winds at 10-20mph.  Chance of rain is 60%.  When looking at the rest of the week's weather forecasts, once this rain system kicks in today, we may not see Ms Sun until Sunday.  The New Moon was yesterday (I failed to mention) and that moon phase brings higher than normal tides which we could see today and tomorrow.  Oh, there's plenty of parking in my neighborhood as those Memorial Weekend Revelers have returned to their homes and Wildwood still stands no worse for wear.  
High Tide: 8:17AM
Low Tide: 2:11PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 5:37AM
Sunset: 8:15PM

Memorial Day 2025

Mornin'!  It's Memorial Day!  It's a federal holiday in the U.S. honoring our military personnel who died while serving our country in our US Armed Forces providing us our Freedom.  It's always observed on the last Monday in May.  It's also considered the unofficial beginning of summer.  Summer is officially June 20th until September 22nd.  
On to the weather... it's 56° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's shining, there are plenty of clouds in the sky as well but we've got sunshine fill the island right now.  Breezes are light out of the North at 4-6mph.  It'll be a partly sunny / partly cloudy day with temps in the mid-60s and E-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... mainly clear, temps in the mid-50s and S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... more clouds than sun, temps in the mid-60s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the low-60s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Wednesday... 75% chance of rain, temps in the low-60s and Easterly winds at 15-25mph. 
Wildwood's still loaded with visitors. It'll be a huge, intense exodus for everyone today.  Grab your patience and safe travels home!
High Tide: 7:23AM and 7:30PM
Low Tide: 1:21PM
Ocean Temp: 60°
Sunrise: 5:37AM
Sunset: 8:45PM

Sunday Funday On Memorial Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 56° in Wildwood NJ.  It's still Memorial Weekend and it's still packed to the gills this morning.  Wildwood's looking like a packed can of tuna.  No parking as far as the eye can see.  Some illegal parking going on as well.  It's sunny and bright and a beautiful Spring morning.  Winds are light (compared to what they've been) at 5-10mph out of the NW.  We'll have a mix of sun and clouds (much like yesterday) today with temps n the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the low-50s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... generally sunny with a few afternoon clouds, temps in the upper 60s and S-SE winds at 5-10mph.  Tuesday... partly to mostly cloudy, temps in the low-mid 60s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tides: 6:29AM and 6:58PM
Low Tide: 12:30PM
Ocean Temp: 61°
Sunrise: 5:38AM
Sunset: 8:14PM

Looking Like A Nice Memorial Weekend

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  Happy Memorial Day Weekend 2025!  It's sunny and breezy (W-NW 15-20mph).  Everyone's here!  I'm sure many are still on their way. We're all going to enjoy a mostly sunny day down the Shore with some periodic clouds in the mix and temps in the upper 60s.  Gusty (kite-flying) winds (W-NW 20-30mph +gusting) will be settling down just a bit this afternoon (W-NW at 10-20mph).  Tonight... clear, temps where they are now... mid-50s, and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... sunny with a few clouds, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... overcast, temps in the upper 50s and W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 60s and Easterly winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... mostly clear, temps in the upper 50s and winds light and variable. 
High Tides: 5:34AM and 6:06PM
Low Tide: 11:39AM
Ocean Temp: 62°
Sunrise: 5:39AM
Sunset: 8:13PM

Kite Flying Weather Up Ahead

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun has risen but the clouds along the horizon are preventing her from shining over the island. Otherwise, the sky is clear and ready for her to shine and begin the warm-up.  Winds are out of the W-NW at 10-15mph. Enjoy any sunshine she provides this morning as the clouds will increase again by this afternoon.  There's also a 50% chance of rain developing this afternoon.  Temps will be in the upper 60s as West winds waft over us at 10-20mph.  Keep your eye on the sky today.  Tonight... clouds will give way to clear skies overnight, temps back to where they are now (mid-50s) and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the mid-60s and W-NW winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... clear, temps in the mid-50s with NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... partly clear, temps in the mid-50s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... sunny, mid-60s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... partly cloudy, turning mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s with S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 5:13PM
Low Tide: 10:47AM
Ocean Temp: 62°
Sunrise: 5:40AM
Sunset: 8:12PM

Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect from 3PM to 9PM Today

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly with winds out of the NE at 10-20mph +gusting.  It's miserable outside.  Expect a cloudy day with 60% chance of light rain, temps around 60° and NE winds at 10-20mph +gusting. Tonight... still cloudy with 60% chance of rain, temps around 55° with E-SE winds shifting from the West at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... begins Wildwood's 4-day Kite Festival.  We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the upper 60s / low 70s with West winds blowing those kites at 10-15mph +gusting at times.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps around 53° and West winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday... sunny, temps near 70° and West winds at 10-15mph.  Sunday... mostly sunny, temps in the mid-upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.   Sunday night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s with W-NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... partly cloudy with overcast skies by the afternoon, temps in the upper 60s and East winds at 5-10mph.  Monday night... cloudy, 40% chance of rain, temps in the upper 50s and South winds at 5-10mph.  There's a Flood Advisory along the Coast today.  Know you high tide times and low-lying areas on the island.  High tides are an hour later on the back (bay) side of the island.  Some streets and areas could flood.  Don't drive through flood "salt" waters.  The "New" moon is Monday which doesn't help with any flooding along the coast.  The New Moon and Full Moon bring much higher than normal tides to the island.  Play it safe out there.  Here's Wildwood's event calendar:  https://wildwoodsnj.com/events-calendar/
Low Tide: 9:55AM
Ocean Temp: 62°
Sunrise: 5:40AM
Sunset: 8:11PM

Wet Hump Day

Mornin'!  It's 58° in Wildwood NJ.  It's mostly cloudy with some cloud breaks along the horizon as Ms Sun's rising.  The sky right above the water line is orange-red.  I keep thinking that old adage... "Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning" which is a sign of approaching bad, stormy weather.   I wish I could have bottled the weather from my Georgia/Florida vacation (blue skies, light breezes and 83°) but it's looking like wet "sweater weather" up ahead here in the Northeast.  Expect periods of rain today with temps barely tapping 60°.  Breezes will be out of the E-SE at 20-30mph.  Chance of rain is 100%.  Tonight... rain becoming heavy overnight, temps in the upper 50s and E-NE winds at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... mostly cloudy with 25% chance of rain, temps in the low-60s and N-NW winds at 10-20mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... 25% chance of rain, temps in the upper 50s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Friday... cloudy early, followed by partial clearing, temps in the upper 60s and West winds at 15-25mph.  Friday night... partly cloudy, temps around 55° and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  As for Memorial Weekend coming up (not so bad)... Saturday... partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Saturday night... mostly clear, temps in the mid-50s and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... mostly clear, temps in the upper 50s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Monday... 40% chance of rain later in the day, temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday night... cloudy with occasional showers (40% chance), temps in the upper 50s and S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Whatever the weather... it's good to be home! 
High Tide: 3:17PM
Low Tide: 9:02AM
Ocean Temp: 62°
Sunrise: 5:41AM
Sunset: 8:10PM

Hump Day Beauty

Panoramic View of North WWs Beach

Mornin'!  It's 57° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear and moonlit.  Breezes are null and void... nothing to note.  It's dewy and damp outside with that island dew and moisture covering everything.  It'll be a nice one with partly sunny conditions as well as some clouds in the mix.  Temps will be near 70° with SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly clear with some cloud cover, temps where they are now... upper 50s and SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... sun and clouds mixed, temps in the mid-upper 60s and Southerly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... 60% chance of rain as showers are expected early in the evening becoming a steady, light rain, temps in the upper 50s and SE winds at 5-10mph.  Friday... rain early, remaining cloudy with on and off showers throughout the day (80% chance), temps in the low-60s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Friday night... cloudy, temps in the low-50s and NW winds at 10-20mph.  As for this coming weekend... Saturday will be partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and SE winds at 5-10mph. 
It's time for my Spring Blog hiatus as I'll be enjoying the company of  my daughter for her birthday and of course Mother's Day as well as checking in with old friends for a bit.  If you need Wildwood Weather... click on Weather - Wunderground on my blog page and type in our zip code (08260) or simply type Wildwood NJ and you'll get the most accurate weather out there (in my opinion).  Everything else you need is there too... Events Calendar, Tides,  Moon Chart (the Full Moon is Monday the 12th and it rises at 8:28pm), Webcams, Morey's Info etc.  It's looking like I'll be back blogging my daily weather reports somewhere in the 3rd week of May.  Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! See ya on the other side!   
High Tide: 5:31PM
Low Tide: 11:05AM
Ocean Temp: 55°
Sunrise: 5:54AM
Sunset: 7:58PM
Moonrise: 3:27PM

A Little Of This And That Today

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  It's gray and wet with winds out of the S-SE at 9-11mph.  We had those ol' thunder boomers during the overnight and early morning giving us some torrential rainfall.  Everything's watered!  The storm clouds have moved out to sea.  Right now it's just cloudy and damp with seagulls laughing and squawking in every single neighborhood on the island.  I think they're mating.  They're very loud when doing the deed.  As for weather... we're going to have clouds and possibly fog early, then becoming partly cloudy with partial clearing and peeks of sunshine by dinner time.  There's is a 20% chance of a rain shower today.  Temps will be in the mid-60s with South winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the mid-upper 50s and SW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow...  partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s and W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps around 60° with light SW winds at 4-6mph.  
High Tide: 4:45PM
Low Tide: 10:19AM
Ocean Temp: 55°
Sunrise: 5:55AM
Sunset: 7:57PM

Cinco de Mayo

Our Sweet Freddy

Mornin'!  Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Cinco de Mayo is observed annually (widely in the US) and is associated with the celebration of Mexican-American cultures since 1862.  It was actually the "Battle Of Puebla" that's celebrated on this date with Mexico's much smaller Army victorious over the powerful French forces at that battle on May 5th 1862. 
Back to the weather in Wildwood... it's raining, temp is 59°, winds are out of the East at 5-10mph.  The clouds are thick and insulating the sounds of the waves crashing the shore 6+ blocks away from my home.  I don't always hear the ocean's roar and it's nice when that's the sounds waking me in the morning.  This morning rain will give way to fog and more rain this afternoon (90% chance).  Temps will stay around the low-60s with E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... foggy and rainy (50% chance), temps in the upper 50s and SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... morning fog, mostly cloudy day, 20% chance of rain, temps in the mid-60s and Southerly winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps around 60°, S-SW at 6-9mph.  Wednesday... intervals of sun and clouds, temps in the mid-upper 60s and West winds at 5-10mph.
High Tide: 3:47PM
Low Tide: 9:26AM
Ocean Temp: 55°
Sunrise: 5:56AM
Sunset: 7:56PM

Gray Sunday

Today's webcam shot -WW Crest

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  It's cloudy and gray.  No rain yet although the dew and air moisture from the ocean has coated and moistened all surfaces outside.  Winds are out of the South at 10-15mph.  It'll be a cloudy Sunday with 80% chance of rain, temps in the mid-60s and S-SE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... 40% chance of rain showers turning cloudy overnight, temps in the upper 50s and SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy, 25% chance of rain showers, temps in the low-60s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, 40% chance of rain, temps in the upper 50s and E-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tuesday... showers in the morning becoming a cloudy day, temps in the low-mid 60s.  Looks like sunshine is returning Wednesday. Remains to be seen.
High Tide: 2:36PM
Low Tide: 8:25AM
Ocean Temp: 54°
Sunrise: 5:57AM
Sunset: 7:55PM

Nice Day But Winds-Are-A-Coming Again!

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear with some clouds thrown in the mix here and there.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with winds ramping up big time later this morning.  Expect some sunshine with temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 20-30mph +gusting today.  Tonight... partly cloudy and windy with clouds diminishing late tonight, temps will be where they are now... 60° with Southerly winds still very stiff at 20-30mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... 60% chance of rain with temps in the low-60s and Southerly winds at 10-20mph. Tomorrow night... clouds with 50% chance of rain showers, temps in the upper 50s with SE winds at 10-15mph. 
High Tide: 1:22PM
Low Tide: 7:20AM
Ocean Temp: 54°
Sunrise: 5:58AM
Sunset: 7:54PM

First Friday May Mix Today

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up but the clouds are holding her behind them at the moment.  She'll be shining over the island though once she rises above them.  Winds are out of the S-SW at 10-15mph.  It'll be partly sunny this morning with the possibility of showers developing this afternoon (30% chance). Today's temps will be in the low-70s with winds out of the S-SW at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain (20% chance), temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, gusty winds out of the South at 20-30mph +gusting, temps in the upper 60s.  Tomorrow night... partly cloudy, temps near 60° with Southerly winds at 15-25mph +gusting.  Sunday... mostly overcast with 50% chance of rain, temps in the mid-60s with Southerly winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... overcast with 50% chance of rain showers, temps in the upper 50s with S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 12:15PM
Low Tide: 6:06PM
Ocean Temp: 53°
Sunrise: 5:59AM
Sunset: 7:53PM

May Is In The House

Mornin'! Happy May!  It's 60° in Wildwood NJ.  It's mostly sunny.  There are some clouds up in the sky but Ms Sun's shining down through them all and brightening things up at the moment.  It's a little breezy with winds out of the E-NE at 10-15mph.  It's a lovely Spring May Day. By the way, May day (the 1st of May) is a day of celebration and is recognized as a holiday in many countries.  In some cultures, it marks the beginning of summer (which is actually June 20th) and is associated with traditions such as maypoles and various flower decorations.  It's a perfect day for that bouquet of fresh flowers for the table!
There will be a mix of sun and clouds today with temps staying where they are now (low-60s) and East winds at 10-20mph.  There's a 20% chance of a passing shower.  Tonight... the fog is checking in with partly cloudy skies after midnight, temps in the upper 50s with Southerly winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy start, then partly cloudy during the afternoon, temps in the upper 60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy with 20% chance of rain, temps in the low-60s and S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Saturday... cloudy and windy with 25% chance of rain, temps in the upper 60s and South winds at 20-30mph.  Saturday night... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 50s and South winds at 15-25mph.  Sunday... mostly cloudy with 35% chance of rain with the potential for heavy rain, temps in the mid-60s and South winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday night... cloudy with showers (50% chance), temps in the upper 50s and SE winds at 10-15mph.  50 days until Summer!
High tide: 11:15AM
Low tide: 5:04PM
Ocean temp: 53°
Sunrise: 6:00AM
Sunset: 7:52PM