Lower Township: Holmes Ave & Shore Dr
About
Lower Township: Holmes Ave & Shore Dr is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from North Cape May. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to use the access. Summer and early fall bring the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cape May show July highs around 86°F, and September highs near 79°F with lows in the low 60s. For time on foot nearby, the Nj State Long Trail lies about 3 miles away, and the Blue Trail is roughly 3.3 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Lower Township: Holmes Ave & Shore Dr
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, 2.2 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
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Lower Township: Holmes Ave & Shore Dr
Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 28°
11 wet
Feb
45° / 29°
10 wet
Mar
52° / 35°
12 wet
Apr
62° / 44°
11 wet
May
71° / 54°
11 wet
Jun
80° / 63°
10 wet
Jul
86° / 68°
10 wet
Aug
84° / 67°
9 wet
Sep
79° / 62°
9 wet
Oct
68° / 51°
10 wet
Nov
57° / 41°
10 wet
Dec
48° / 33°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cape May 2 Nw, NJ, 2.2 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
