Atlantic City Beach or Long Beach Island today?
Atlantic City, New Jersey · Long Beach Township, New Jersey — 38 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Atlantic City Beach
vs
78Long Beach Island
Too close to call today. Atlantic City Beach scores 78 and Long Beach Island scores 78, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 38 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Atlantic City Beach | Long Beach Island | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 69 | tie |
| Families with kids | 75 | 75 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 54 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Atlantic City Beach | Long Beach Island |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 56°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:42 AM | Low 7:34 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Atlantic City Beach or Long Beach Island today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Atlantic City Beach and Long Beach Island?
About 38 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.