Cape May: Beach Ave & Patterson Ave
About
Cape May: Beach Ave & Patterson Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about a mile from West Cape May. It offers accessible access and parking, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical July highs reach about 86°F with lows near 68°F, and August runs close behind at about 84°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Cape May. September stays mild, with typical highs around 79°F. For a walk away from the sand, the Blue Trail is about 1.5 miles away and the NJ State Long Trail is about 1.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Cape May: Beach Ave & Patterson Ave
New Jersey
Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata
This page was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 44–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape May 2 Nw, NJ weather station, 1.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high28° low
- Feb45° high29° low
- Mar52° high35° low
- Apr62° high44° low
- May71° high54° low
- Jun80° high63° low
- Jul86° high68° low
- Aug84° high67° low
- Sep79° high62° low
- Oct68° high51° low
- Nov57° high41° low
- Dec48° high33° low
Nearby
- Blue TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Nj State Long TrailHiking1.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
