NJShore Guide

Wildwood and Bay

Lower Township, 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/100mL20221202312024320251
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
202524 CFU10
202418 CFU30
202314 CFU10
202243 CFU10
2021No data10
5-Year Avg20 CFU70

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
20 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
1
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
bay
Station ID
CC1147

Exercise Caution

1 advisory this year. Avoid after heavy rain.

2025 Advisories

1

5-Year Total

7

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 →