Fishing conditions for Cape May Rips
05:47
20:24
Biting score
The best time for fishing is afternoon
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Now, July 17
10:37 AM
humidity
67%uv index
0lowcloud cover
30%visibility
24kmmoon rise
08:16AMmoon
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Cape May Rips Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cape May Rips, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Monday (8 PM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Cape May Rips.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C) . Sunrise today: 05:47 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:16 AM and moonset at 9:38 PM.
About this spot
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Cape May Rips Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cape May Rips, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Monday (8 PM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Cape May Rips.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C) . Sunrise today: 05:47 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:16 AM and moonset at 9:38 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Cape May Rips at the tip of Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey, creates exceptional striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, black sea bass, and weakfish fishing in the powerful tidal rips. (Related to Cape May area entries.) Spot Features: Cape May Rips in Cape May County, New Jersey, refers to the powerful tidal rip currents at the tip of Cape May Point, creating exceptional striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, black sea bass, and weakfish fishing in the productive rips. (Related to Cape May area entries.) Seasonality: Striped bass and bluefish are the primary surf fishing targets at Cape May Rips in Cape May County, New Jersey, in the productive tidal rips off the southern tip of New Jersey (related to Cape May area entries - see also 583045 Cape May and 578450 Cape May NJ), from spring through fall, with stripers best in spring and fall. Summer flounder, black sea bass, and weakfish are seasonal species.
