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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

62.5

°F

October 19, 21:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

18:13

Day Length:

11 h. 2 min.

Atlantic City in October

Minimum:

37.0°F

Average:

41.7°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 62.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.1°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 considerably 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 68.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2025.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 5 66.7°F 68.6°F 68.8°F
Oct 6 65.8°F 68.9°F 68.5°F
Oct 7 65.4°F 69.3°F 68.3°F
Oct 8 65.0°F 70.0°F 68.2°F
Oct 9 64.7°F 69.1°F 67.9°F
Oct 10 64.6°F 68.5°F 67.5°F
Oct 11 64.5°F 67.9°F 67.2°F
Oct 12 64.3°F 67.5°F 66.8°F
Oct 13 64.9°F 67.0°F 66.2°F
Oct 14 65.0°F 65.1°F 65.9°F
Oct 15 66.2°F 65.2°F 66.1°F
Oct 16 65.9°F 65.9°F 65.9°F
Oct 17 66.5°F 64.3°F 65.7°F
Oct 18 64.2°F 62.8°F 64.9°F
Oct 19 62.5°F 62.2°F 64.6°F
Oct 20 62.1°F 62.2°F 64.2°F
Oct 21 61.8°F 63.1°F 63.9°F
Oct 22 61.6°F 62.5°F 63.7°F
Oct 23 61.4°F 63.0°F 63.5°F
Oct 24 61.3°F 61.7°F 63.3°F
Oct 25 61.0°F 61.2°F 63.0°F
Oct 26 60.7°F 59.7°F 62.7°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 74 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.