Cape May City COVID Meetings

07/13/2023

A Facebook error has resulted in the name of this page being changed to the name of a prior city page. As a result, a new page has been created for Cape May beach safety information. Please follow us at Cape May City Beach Safety. Thank you!

07/12/2023

07/09/2023

Lightning has been detected in the area and all beaches are currently closed.

07/07/2023

The Cape May Beach Patrol's statistics for May and June 2023 have been released:

🔹 48 sneaks & 1 rescue performed utilizing 63 lifeguards to save 67 victims
🔹 16 first aid calls, 7 of which were surf-related injuries, and 1 9-1-1 call was needed for the assistance of the Cape May Fire Department
🔹 7 lost children & 2 lost adults reunited with loved ones

These rescues represented a 233% increase over the same period last year. This may predict that 2023 will have an increase in ocean activity. As always, be sure to swim near a lifeguard!

07/06/2023

The Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim, which benefits the Cape May Beach Patrol Lifeguard Association, is this Saturday! Proceeds from the event go towards supporting those who keep you safe on the beaches all summer long. Learn more at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/CapeMay/PovertyToCove24MileSwim.

07/03/2023

is ready to let freedom ring! The beaches of America's original seaside resort are the place to be to celebrate America’s birthday! Cape May Beach Patrol lifeguards are currently on duty daily 10am to 5pm. As you enjoy your beach day celebration, please remember to swim only when lifeguards are on duty. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

06/29/2023

We’re expecting a busy 4th of July weekend on the beaches! 🇺🇸 Based on expected conditions, here are some quick important safety tips to know before hitting the sand and surf this weekend:

🔹Always swim in front of a lifeguard.
🔹Follow lifeguard instructions if storms approach. If beaches close due to lightning, do no enter the beach until lifeguards return to normal operations.
🔹Have everyone with you, including children, take note of which numbered beach you are at. Red signs with white numbers are posted at beach access paths. This will help in the event of an emergency.
🔹When bodysurfing, keep your arms extended in front of you.
🔹Never turn your back to the ocean.

More safety tips and beach information is posted at capemaybeachpatrol.org. We’ll see you on the beach this weekend! 😎

06/28/2023

When visiting the beaches of , feel free to ask your nearest friendly lifeguards on any potential ocean and beach hazards that may exist that day. These experts know the beaches are always aware of the constantly changing conditions in the surf zone. 🌊

06/26/2023

UPDATE: beaches have reopened.

Lightning has been detected in the area and all beaches are currently closed. Please do not enter the beach until lifeguards have returned to normal operations.

06/24/2023

It was a great time this morning at the 2nd annual Beach Patrol Open House! 🛟 Hosted by the Cape May City Beach Safety Advisory Committee, members of the public were able to meet their lifeguards and interact with the Cape May Police Department and Cape May Firefighters. In addition, lifeguards conducted rescue demonstrations and kids were treated to free t-shirts and coloring books.

We send a special thanks to Madison's Bakery, Bagel Time Cafe Cape May, the Cape May Wawa, the North Cape May Dunkin', and Donut Connection for their donations of refreshments and snacks, as well as members of the committee for their work on beach safety initiatives. Most importantly, we thank Cape May lifeguards and first responders for keeping us safe each and every day. 🇺🇸

06/23/2023

The second annual Cape May Beach Patrol Open House is Saturday, June 24th from 9am to 11am at Beach Patrol Headquarters at Grant Street Beach! The City of Cape May Beach Safety Advisory Committee invites you to come on out and meet your lifeguards and other first responders. Lifeguards will conduct rescue demonstrations and educate on beach safety tips. FREE light refreshments and snacks from Bagel Time Cafe Cape May and Wawa will also be served!