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 13.32°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.

56.0

°F

May 9, 14:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

14 h. 9 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 56.0°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.

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 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 58.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	52.8°F	51.9°F	51.5°F
Apr 26	54.0°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
Apr 27	54.3°F	51.7°F	51.9°F
Apr 28	52.3°F	51.9°F	51.9°F
Apr 29	51.5°F	52.0°F	51.9°F
Apr 30	52.9°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
May 1	54.1°F	54.8°F	53.0°F
May 2	55.2°F	56.0°F	53.6°F
May 3	54.7°F	56.0°F	54.0°F
May 4	54.6°F	57.2°F	54.1°F
May 5	54.1°F	56.6°F	54.1°F
May 6	55.7°F	56.2°F	54.5°F
May 7	56.5°F	55.3°F	54.8°F
May 8	56.2°F	55.2°F	54.9°F
May 9	56.0°F	54.6°F	55.1°F
May 10	55.9°F	55.5°F	55.0°F
May 11	55.7°F	55.4°F	54.9°F
May 12	56.1°F	55.7°F	55.3°F
May 13	56.3°F	55.9°F	55.5°F
May 14	56.5°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
May 15	56.2°F	56.1°F	55.4°F
May 16	56.6°F	56.0°F	55.7°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 72 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 42.8°F in Winter, 49.6°F in Spring, 72.7°F in Summer, and 65.1°F in Autumn.