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 6.99°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.

44.6

°F

December 10, 02:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.3°F

Tomorrow:

44.0°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

16:34

Day Length:

9 h. 27 min.

Atlantic City in December

Minimum:

36.7°F

Average:

42.0°F

Maximum:

46.7°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 44.6°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 4.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 51.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 45.4°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 26	48.9°F	52.7°F	52.0°F
Nov 27	49.7°F	53.1°F	51.9°F
Nov 28	50.3°F	52.6°F	51.7°F
Nov 29	49.2°F	51.3°F	51.3°F
Nov 30	48.0°F	51.1°F	50.7°F
Dec 1	48.4°F	50.0°F	50.8°F
Dec 2	47.6°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
Dec 3	46.9°F	48.7°F	50.0°F
Dec 4	45.4°F	47.7°F	49.7°F
Dec 5	45.1°F	47.2°F	49.4°F
Dec 6	45.6°F	48.3°F	48.9°F
Dec 7	43.3°F	47.5°F	48.9°F
Dec 8	42.9°F	46.6°F	48.4°F
Dec 9	44.3°F	47.2°F	48.4°F
Dec 10	44.6°F	45.4°F	48.7°F
Dec 11	44.0°F	44.5°F	48.1°F
Dec 12	43.8°F	44.7°F	47.9°F
Dec 13	43.7°F	46.0°F	47.8°F
Dec 14	43.4°F	45.1°F	47.5°F
Dec 15	43.1°F	44.3°F	47.2°F
Dec 16	42.9°F	44.0°F	47.0°F
Dec 17	42.5°F	44.0°F	46.6°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 42.7°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 64.9°F in Autumn.