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 13.01°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.

55.4

°F

May 11, 09:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

56.0°F

Sunrise:

05:47

Sunset:

20:01

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Atlantic City in May

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

44.6°F

Maximum:

48.7°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 55.4°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 0.6°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 58.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 51.8°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.0°F, while the maximum might reach 57.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 27	51.7°F	55.3°F	51.4°F
Apr 28	51.9°F	55.7°F	51.6°F
Apr 29	52.0°F	55.5°F	51.7°F
Apr 30	53.3°F	55.5°F	52.2°F
May 1	54.8°F	55.3°F	52.4°F
May 2	56.0°F	55.9°F	53.1°F
May 3	56.0°F	56.4°F	53.6°F
May 4	57.2°F	56.1°F	53.8°F
May 5	56.6°F	54.1°F	53.8°F
May 6	56.2°F	55.0°F	54.1°F
May 7	55.3°F	55.8°F	54.4°F
May 8	55.2°F	56.8°F	54.6°F
May 9	54.6°F	58.3°F	55.0°F
May 10	55.5°F	58.8°F	54.8°F
May 11	55.4°F	58.4°F	54.8°F
May 12	56.0°F	58.8°F	55.3°F
May 13	56.2°F	59.5°F	55.5°F
May 14	56.3°F	59.6°F	55.7°F
May 15	56.0°F	58.5°F	55.4°F
May 16	56.4°F	59.1°F	55.8°F
May 17	57.1°F	60.3°F	56.4°F
May 18	57.3°F	59.1°F	56.7°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 73 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 42.9°F in Winter, 49.3°F in Spring, 72.6°F in Summer, and 65.1°F in Autumn.