Atlantic City Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Atlantic City Beach, New Jersey
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 74°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 78°F, wind 5 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 79°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:12 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:16 AM | 4.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:14 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:30 PM | 4.9 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Atlantic City (Ocean) · 0.9 km away.
About Atlantic City Beach
Atlantic City Beach sits on the New Jersey coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in January to 76°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 76°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in January.
Today it is 77°F. That is 3° above the August average of 74°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Atlantic City (Ocean) about 0.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Atlantic City Beach?
We score today 94 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Atlantic City Beach?
About 77°F. That is 3° above the August average of 74°F here.
Are there rip currents at Atlantic City Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Atlantic City Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Atlantic City (Ocean) about 0.9 km away on the open coast.