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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.
Sea temperature in Atlantic City now

76.5

°F

August 30, 17:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

76.5°F

Tomorrow:

76.0°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

19:32

Day Length:

13 h. 8 min.

Atlantic City in September

Minimum:

37.7°F

Average:

42.1°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 76.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 78.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 72.3°F on 2025.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 75.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 75.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 76.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 16 77.7°F 77.7°F 75.6°F
Aug 17 77.6°F 78.3°F 76.0°F
Aug 18 77.1°F 78.3°F 76.4°F
Aug 19 77.8°F 78.9°F 76.5°F
Aug 20 78.4°F 78.4°F 76.7°F
Aug 21 78.7°F 77.8°F 76.1°F
Aug 22 77.2°F 77.3°F 76.0°F
Aug 23 77.0°F 73.9°F 75.6°F
Aug 24 77.2°F 72.9°F 75.4°F
Aug 25 76.7°F 73.7°F 75.2°F
Aug 26 76.6°F 73.1°F 75.1°F
Aug 27 76.4°F 73.5°F 75.3°F
Aug 28 76.5°F 73.4°F 75.4°F
Aug 29 76.5°F 73.0°F 75.7°F
Aug 30 76.5°F 72.3°F 75.3°F
Aug 31 76.0°F 71.8°F 74.9°F
Sep 1 76.0°F 72.3°F 74.9°F
Sep 2 75.6°F 71.5°F 74.5°F
Sep 3 75.2°F 70.9°F 74.1°F
Sep 4 75.5°F 71.6°F 74.4°F
Sep 5 75.8°F 72.4°F 74.6°F
Sep 6 75.9°F 73.8°F 74.8°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 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.