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 4.52°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.

40.1

°F

December 30, 06:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

40.2°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 26 min.

Atlantic City in January

Minimum:

39.4°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

50.6°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 40.1°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 4.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 38.1°F on 2022.

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 40.4°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
Jan 1	40.3°F	40.8°F	44.2°F
Jan 2	40.7°F	43.1°F	44.7°F
Jan 3	40.4°F	42.4°F	44.4°F
Jan 4	40.5°F	42.9°F	44.5°F
Jan 5	40.6°F	43.0°F	44.6°F
Jan 6	39.8°F	41.6°F	43.8°F
Dec 16	40.0°F	44.0°F	46.4°F
Dec 17	40.4°F	44.0°F	46.0°F
Dec 18	39.9°F	45.8°F	46.2°F
Dec 19	39.8°F	43.6°F	45.8°F
Dec 20	40.9°F	45.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 21	40.6°F	45.0°F	45.4°F
Dec 22	40.5°F	42.7°F	44.8°F
Dec 23	40.6°F	41.1°F	44.5°F
Dec 24	40.9°F	42.3°F	44.7°F
Dec 25	41.4°F	42.2°F	44.6°F
Dec 26	41.0°F	41.0°F	44.2°F
Dec 27	40.6°F	41.1°F	43.8°F
Dec 28	40.7°F	41.2°F	43.8°F
Dec 29	41.1°F	41.6°F	43.7°F
Dec 30	40.1°F	38.8°F	44.1°F
Dec 31	40.2°F	40.9°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 71 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 28, 2015, dipping to 32.4°F. The average readings by season are 42.6°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 64.9°F in Autumn.