Atlantic City Beach or Long Beach Island today?

Atlantic City, New Jersey · Long Beach Township, New Jersey — 38 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

94Atlantic City Beach vs 93Long Beach Island

Too close to call today. Atlantic City Beach scores 94 and Long Beach Island scores 93, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityAtlantic City BeachLong Beach IslandBetter
Swimming 91 93 tie
Families with kids 90 92 tie
Walking & shelling 92 85 Atlantic City Beach
Surfing 58 56 tie

Conditions side by side

NowAtlantic City BeachLong Beach Island
Water temperature77°F77°F
Wave height2.2 ft2.1 ft
Air temperature71°F73°F
Wind4 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:16 AMHigh 11:21 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 (94 and 93), 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.