Police say the body was found by patrol officers near the end of Beach Drive.
The body was that of a 50-year-old man. His name has not been released.
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said the death is not considered to be suspicious and, at this point, there is no sign of foul play.
The beach was closed for part of Monday morning but it has since reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135 or the Cape May PoliceDepartment at 609-884-9500.
Tips can also be reported anonymously on the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office website at cmcpo.tips.