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Photo: Island Beach State Park
South Jersey
North Wildwood (Hereford Inlet)
9.8
/10
Strike Zone!
Outstanding conditions! Multiple species actively feeding.
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Hereford Inlet access with lighthouse, jetties and strong currents
InletJettyLighthouseBeach
Parking
Free street parking
Moderate Walk
Beach access
Permit: Free beach - no badge required
Current Conditions
Wind
8 mph
N
Tide
rising
5.7h to high
Water
77.6°F
Active
Pressure
30"
steady
Surf Conditions
Current Surf
flatN/A
Height
N/A
Period
N/A
Direction
Flat conditions, minimal wave action
Data: Delaware Bay 26nm SE Cape May
Wave Forecast
Today1.9ft ESE
Tomorrow2ft SE
TrendSteady
Best Fishing DaySaturday
Current Flow
Current Status
Incoming1.3
Knots
324°
Direction
Moderate incoming current
Next slack: 9:55 AM (2.7h)
Data: Cape May Harbor
Fishing Conditions
fair
Moderate incoming current
Adjust weight and presentation for current
Species Forecast
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Kingfish
Best opportunity today
10
Excellent
Recommended Tackle
PE 0.6-0.8L-ML
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Striped Bass
6.4Good
PE 1.5-2.0M-MH
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Bluefish
7.8Good
PE 1.5-2.0M
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Fluke
9.6Excellent
PE 0.8-1.0ML-M
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Blackfish
2.7Low
PE 2.0-3.0MH-H
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Weakfish
9.8Excellent
PE 0.8-1.0ML
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Best Target Species
Striped BassBluefishWeakfishFluke
Tide Schedule
HHigh Tide
12:36 AM
5.2 ft
LLow Tide
6:52 AM
0.2 ft
HHigh Tide
12:56 PM
4.7 ft
LLow Tide
7:01 PM
0.2 ft
HHigh Tide
1:12 AM
5.1 ft
LLow Tide
7:25 AM
0.1 ft
Location
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39.0012, -74.7978
Parking Coordinates
39.0015, -74.7985