Location & Surroundings
Main Point is a cape in New Jersey, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ocean Acres, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beachview, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 40' 38" N, 74° 11' 21" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: -2 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:51
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 16:42
- Day length 10 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Main Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Main Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 9.3 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
6.9 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.5 | 6.9 | 303 | 59 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 6.0 | 295 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 6.7 | 297 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.5 | 6.9 | 311 | 69 | 1,019.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 8 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 6.2 | 322 | 50 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 339.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 6.3 | 322 | 64 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 94.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.3 | 5.1 | 327 | 77 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 4.4 | 328 | 83 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.4 | 3.9 | 339 | 56 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 5.4 | 332 | 68 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 149.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.8 | 3.7 | 326 | 79 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.8 | 3.9 | 313 | 80 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.3 | 3.7 | 331 | 48 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Main Point?
Now 6.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 9.3 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Main Point today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 05m.
What is the local time in Main Point?
Local time is 23:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Main Point?
Main Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Main Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM -2 m.
Where is Main Point located?
It is at 39.67734, -74.18903 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Main Point in?
It is in United States.