What is the current water temperature in Atlantic City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Atlantic City?

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 6.74°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Atlantic City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Atlantic City. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

44.1

°F

March 13, 01:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.0°F

Tomorrow:

44.3°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

11 h. 49 min.

Atlantic City in March

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

50.1°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 44.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 27	35.0°F	38.1°F	40.2°F
Feb 28	35.3°F	37.5°F	40.6°F
Mar 1	36.6°F	39.1°F	41.1°F
Mar 2	37.6°F	40.5°F	41.0°F
Mar 3	37.4°F	39.7°F	41.7°F
Mar 4	37.0°F	38.0°F	41.5°F
Mar 5	37.5°F	39.9°F	41.5°F
Mar 6	37.8°F	40.3°F	41.6°F
Mar 7	37.6°F	42.4°F	41.7°F
Mar 8	40.5°F	41.6°F	41.9°F
Mar 9	40.2°F	41.5°F	42.4°F
Mar 10	42.4°F	41.7°F	42.4°F
Mar 11	42.6°F	41.0°F	42.9°F
Mar 12	44.0°F	42.9°F	43.0°F
Mar 13	44.1°F	43.0°F	43.2°F
Mar 14	44.3°F	43.7°F	43.3°F
Mar 15	44.1°F	42.7°F	43.1°F
Mar 16	44.3°F	46.1°F	43.4°F
Mar 17	44.6°F	45.2°F	43.6°F
Mar 18	43.9°F	46.0°F	43.0°F
Mar 19	44.8°F	45.1°F	43.8°F
Mar 20	45.1°F	44.0°F	44.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City by month

In Atlantic City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 69 swimming days.

The warmest water in Atlantic City was recorded on July 22, 2019, reaching a 81.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 64.9°F in Autumn.