Cape May City Beach Safety

Cape May City Beach Safety Informing the public on safety tips and important information for the beaches of Cape May.

One of the City of Cape May Beach Safety Advisory Committee’s big projects this year was the creation of new beach safet...
09/27/2024

One of the City of Cape May Beach Safety Advisory Committee’s big projects this year was the creation of new beach safety videos! 🎥 The new videos feature relevant safety information for beachgoers and are an update to old videos which were produced over seven years ago. The new videos aired during the previews of the weekly Cape May City Movies on the Beach and were also posted on the Cape May City Beach Safety social media pages.

It is important to always wear a leash while you surf. 🏄‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀️ You will be able to fall and learn freely without worry...
09/25/2024

It is important to always wear a leash while you surf. 🏄‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀️ You will be able to fall and learn freely without worrying about losing your board since it is practically attached to your body. The leash can drag you out from the impact zone in times of wipeouts and it can help pull you to the surface if a strong current is continuously pounding all around you.

If there is one beach safety tip that you should remember the most, it’s this: keep your feet in the sand unless a lifeg...
09/23/2024

If there is one beach safety tip that you should remember the most, it’s this: keep your feet in the sand unless a lifeguard is on the stand. ✅

The third Saturday of September is ! A clean beach helps make a safe beach! We ask those visiting the beaches to refrai...
09/21/2024

The third Saturday of September is ! A clean beach helps make a safe beach! We ask those visiting the beaches to refrain from littering. By leaving only your footprints, the ocean and our beaches will always be a safe place to have fun in the sun!

As we approach fall and coastal storm season, rip currents are typically more likely to be present. If you feel yourself...
09/18/2024

As we approach fall and coastal storm season, rip currents are typically more likely to be present. If you feel yourself being pulled out to sea, know your options. Do not attempt to swim against a strong current. If you cannot touch the ground to walk in, swim parallel to the beach out of the rip current and then directly to shore.

A clean beach helps make a safe beach! The Boarding House will be hosting a Beach Clean Up on Thursday, September 19th f...
09/16/2024

A clean beach helps make a safe beach! The Boarding House will be hosting a Beach Clean Up on Thursday, September 19th from 4pm to 6pm beginning at the Queen Street Beach entrance. All ages are welcome and supplies will be provided.

Mid-September summer-like weather is on the way for this weekend and the beaches of Cape May will be the perfect place t...
09/13/2024

Mid-September summer-like weather is on the way for this weekend and the beaches of Cape May will be the perfect place to soak it up! ☀️ Below are the beaches that the Beach Patrol will have staffed lifeguard stands at on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th:

🔹The Cove Beach (west end of Beach Avenue)
🔹1st Avenue Beach
🔹Steger Beach (Perry Street)
🔹Stockton Beach (Ocean Street)
🔹Howard Street Beach
🔹Queen Street Beach
🔹Philadelphia Avenue Beach
🔹Hughes Beach (Pittsburgh Avenue)

Please walk to the nearest staffed lifeguard stand and swim there! 🛟

Boogie boarding is a popular activity on the beaches of ! Here are some helpful boogie boarding safety tips!🔹Walk into ...
09/11/2024

Boogie boarding is a popular activity on the beaches of ! Here are some helpful boogie boarding safety tips!

🔹Walk into the water, note where it becomes shallow, and watch the waves
🔹Hold your board out in front of you and dive out through the waves, not straight down
🔹Do not rest on your board with your head or upper body over it
🔹When you pick a wave, push and paddle a little out in front of it
🔹Keep the board under your chest with your hands out in front of you holding the top part of the board
🔹Stay in the lower part (shoulder) of the wave and take the wave diagonally
🔹Avoid the top of the wave, as this is where the wave loses its energy and collapses
🔹End your ride before it gets too shallow

The weather is looking very summer-like over the next several days! Below are the beaches that the Beach Patrol will h...
09/09/2024

The weather is looking very summer-like over the next several days! Below are the beaches that the Beach Patrol will have staffed lifeguard stands at through Friday, September 13th:

🔹The Cove Beach (west end of Beach Avenue)
🔹1st Avenue Beach
🔹Steger Beach (Jackson Street)
🔹Howard Street Beach
🔹Queen Street Beach
🔹Philadelphia Avenue Beach
🔹Hughes Beach (between Trenton Avenue and Pittsburgh Avenue)

Planning to enjoy the warm September water temperatures? Please walk to the nearest staffed lifeguard stand and swim there! 🛟

Airborne beach umbrellas can be dangerous. Make sure your umbrella stays in the sand!🔹 Spike your beach umbrella pole in...
09/06/2024

Airborne beach umbrellas can be dangerous. Make sure your umbrella stays in the sand!
🔹 Spike your beach umbrella pole into the sand
🔹 Firmly rock it back and forth until it’s buried at least 2 feet deep
🔹 Tilt it into the wind to keep it from blowing away and injuring someone
🔹 Ensure the sand is packed well around the base

has been rated as one of the best beach towns in the USA by travel experts, as noted by Study Finds! Much of that is b...
09/05/2024

has been rated as one of the best beach towns in the USA by travel experts, as noted by Study Finds! Much of that is because of our amazing beaches, as the Cape May Beach Patrol works hard to ensure the safety of all beachgoers and the City of Cape May prides itself in providing accessible beaches which feature a family-friendly and laid-back atmosphere.

Summer is not over yet! Summer-like weather and warm water temps often continue through September in ! Select beaches r...
09/03/2024

Summer is not over yet! Summer-like weather and warm water temps often continue through September in ! Select beaches remain guarded by the Cape May Beach Patrol. If you decide to enjoy the water, please walk to the nearest staffed lifeguard stand and swim there. 🛟

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