Atlantic County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Margate City

Atlantic Ave & Jerome Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402

Lucy the Elephant's hometown — the oldest surviving roadside animal attraction in America, a 65-foot elephant-shaped building you can tour, plus a quiet residential beach and no boardwalk (rare for this stretch). Strictly no dogs, heavy fines.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 76°F water

Water

76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj

60 /100

good

42 Swim

74 Sunbathe

82 Walk

77 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8534720 · Observed 1.02 ft · Predicted 0.35 ft

Weather alert in effect

Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

—°F

Haze and Smoke

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

76°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:41 PM

4.6 ft · in 2.7h

Wave Height

3.9 ft

5s · S swell

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 7mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ452)

The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:18 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:30 AM	High	4.4 ft
5:29 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:41 PM	High	4.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:06 AM	Low	0.1 ft
12:21 PM	High	4.3 ft
6:26 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:30 AM	High	4.2 ft
6:53 AM	Low	0.3 ft
1:11 PM	High	4.3 ft
7:23 PM	Low	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:19 AM	High	3.8 ft
7:38 AM	Low	0.5 ft
2:02 PM	High	4.2 ft
8:21 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:11 AM	High	3.5 ft
8:25 AM	Low	0.7 ft
2:56 PM	High	4.2 ft
9:24 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:10 AM	High	3.2 ft
9:16 AM	Low	0.9 ft
3:53 PM	High	4.2 ft
10:25 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:11 AM	High	3.1 ft
10:09 AM	Low	0.9 ft
4:46 PM	High	4.3 ft
11:21 PM	Low	1.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8534720, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach at all. Memorial Day – Labor Day fines up to $1,000.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $10 (thru May 31), season $20 after Jun 1

Address

Atlantic Ave & Jerome Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402

Amenities

lifeguardsLucy the Elephantrestroomsresidential beach

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Margate City today?

Margate City shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Margate City dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach at all. Memorial Day – Labor Day fines up to $1,000.

Is there an entry fee at Margate City?

Pre-season $10 (thru May 31), season $20 after Jun 1

Are there lifeguards at Margate City?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Margate City during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Margate City?

Amenities at Margate City include lifeguards, Lucy the Elephant, restrooms, residential beach.

When is the water warmest at Margate City?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Margate City located?

Margate City is in Atlantic County, NJ, at Atlantic Ave & Jerome Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402.