NJShore Guide

Baltimore St and Delaware Ave

Cape May, Cape May County

Good

Good Water Quality

Clean water with minimal concerns

Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality

5-Year Water Quality Trend

ExcellentGoodEPA Limit050100CFU/100mL2024220252
Bacteria Level#Advisories

Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.

Year-by-Year Data

YearGeomeanAdvisoriesClosures
202517 CFU20
202417 CFU20
2023No data00
2022No data00
2021No data00
5-Year Avg17 CFU40

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
17 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
2
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
ocean
Station ID
CC0100

Exercise Caution

2 advisoryies this year. Avoid after heavy rain.

2025 Advisories

2

5-Year Total

4

No closures in the past 5 years

Tip: Wait 24-48 hours after heavy rainfall before swimming. Bacteria levels typically return to normal within this timeframe.

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Data Source

Data provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP). Learn more →