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.

70°F water

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

77 /100

great

78 Swim

74 Sunbathe

82 Walk

76 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

81°F

Clear

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

5:19 PM

4.4 ft · in 2.6h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

8s · SSE swell

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo 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 Jun 25, 7:34 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:32 AM

Sunset

8:28 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:47 AM	High	3.3 ft
10:49 AM	Low	0.7 ft
5:19 PM	High	4.4 ft
11:48 PM	Low	0.8 ft

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high

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

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Margate City.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Margate City from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

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.