Long Beach Island or Ocean City Beach today?
Long Beach Township, New Jersey · Ocean City, New Jersey — 54 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Long Beach Island
vs
94Ocean City Beach
Too close to call today. Long Beach Island scores 93 and Ocean City Beach scores 94, 54 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Long Beach Island does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Ocean City Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 89 vs 85.
| Activity | Long Beach Island | Ocean City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 90 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 89 | Ocean City Beach |
| Surfing | 56 | 58 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Long Beach Island | Ocean City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wave height | 2.1 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 11:21 AM | High 9:11 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 Long Beach Island or Ocean City Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Long Beach Island and Ocean City Beach?
About 54 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.