Sea data for Atlantic City (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.
Can small boats go out now?
Fair – moderate seas
- Waves
- 2.2 ft
- Sea state
- Slight
- Wind
- 0 mph N
- Gusts
- 0 mph
- Swell
- 2.1 ft
- Wave period
- 7 s
- Water temperature
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 3 mi
Wave height – next 48 hours
Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).
Best fishing times today
Waning gibbous · strong tides- Low tide turn2:15 AM – 4:15 AM
- Dawn bite6:24 AM – 8:24 AM
- High tide turn8:45 AM – 10:45 AM
- Low tide turn3:13 PM – 5:13 PM
- Dusk bite5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- High tide turn9:12 PM – 11:12 PM
Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.
7-day sea outlook
| Day | Max waves | Wind | Rain | Small boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.4 ft | 7 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tomorrow | 2.6 ft | 11 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 2.8 ft | 7 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1.8 ft | 4 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 1.6 ft | 9 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4.1 ft | 5 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Wed, Nov 4 | – | 10 mph | 0% | Good |
Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.