Wildwood: E Garfield Ave & Ocean Ave

Wildwood: E Garfield Ave & Ocean Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about half a mile from the center of Wildwood. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to use this access. Summer is the warm stretch here, based on typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cape May. July is the hottest month, with highs around 86°F and lows near 68°F. August is close behind at about 84°F by day and 67°F at night. June averages highs near 80°F, and September is similar at about 79°F. Shoulder months are noticeably cooler, with May highs around 71°F and October around 68°F. Winter runs cold, with January highs near 43°F and lows around 28°F. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year, with roughly 9 to 12 wet days a month. The fewest come in August and September. For time off the sand, two hiking options sit just under 9 miles away: the Blue Trail at about 8.6 miles and the NJ State Long Trail at about 8.7 miles.