North Wildwood Beaches
Everything you need to know about the beaches in North Wildwood, New Jersey.
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Daily
FREE
Weekly
N/A
Season
N/A
Kids Free Under
12
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Beach Water Quality
7 monitored locations in North Wildwood
7 Excellent/Good
10th and JFK
5 CFU avg
Excellent
18th Ave
5 CFU avg
Excellent
24th St
5 CFU avg
Excellent
2nd and JFK
5 CFU avg
Excellent
7th Ave & Bay
12 CFU avg
Excellent
Data: NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (2021-2025)
Beaches in North Wildwood
North Wildwood Beach
🏄 Surfing👨👩👧 Family
Wide, FREE beaches slightly less crowded than Wildwood proper. Great for families wanting space to spread out.
Amenities
free accesswide beachlifeguardsless crowded
Best For
swimmingrelaxationsurfingfamilies
Hereford Inlet Beach
👨👩👧 Family
Northern tip of the island near the lighthouse. Calmer waters and beautiful views of Hereford Inlet.
Amenities
free accessinlet viewslighthouse nearbycalmer water
Best For
swimmingrelaxationfamiliesescape-crowds
Beach Parking
Parking Type: mixed
Daily Rate: $20
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: Yes
Paid parking near beach and boardwalk. Free parking available farther from beach.
Beach Day Essentials
Gear up for North Wildwood Beach. Quality beach gear pays for itself vs. daily rentals.