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 2.13°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.

35.8

°F

February 23, 20:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.7°F

Tomorrow:

35.7°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

11 h. 3 min.

Atlantic City in February

Minimum:

40.3°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

50.1°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 35.8°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 4.3°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 fall 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.5°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 36.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 35.7°F, while the maximum might reach 36.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	32.9°F	37.5°F	39.4°F
Feb 10	32.6°F	38.2°F	39.3°F
Feb 11	32.7°F	36.9°F	39.2°F
Feb 12	32.6°F	36.4°F	39.3°F
Feb 13	32.1°F	36.8°F	39.2°F
Feb 14	32.0°F	37.1°F	39.1°F
Feb 15	32.1°F	36.6°F	39.2°F
Feb 16	32.9°F	37.1°F	39.4°F
Feb 17	33.1°F	38.5°F	39.7°F
Feb 18	32.7°F	37.9°F	39.5°F
Feb 19	33.2°F	37.3°F	39.4°F
Feb 20	33.6°F	37.2°F	39.8°F
Feb 21	34.1°F	36.3°F	39.7°F
Feb 22	36.7°F	35.6°F	39.8°F
Feb 23	35.8°F	35.5°F	40.2°F
Feb 24	35.7°F	37.1°F	40.0°F
Feb 25	36.5°F	38.5°F	40.8°F
Feb 26	36.7°F	37.7°F	41.0°F
Feb 27	36.4°F	38.1°F	40.7°F
Feb 28	36.8°F	37.5°F	41.1°F
Mar 1	36.7°F	39.1°F	41.6°F
Mar 2	36.5°F	40.5°F	41.4°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, 50.0°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 64.9°F in Autumn.