84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
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Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Ocean City NJ
846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
"America's Greatest Family Resort" — 8 miles of lifeguarded Atlantic beach, a 2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement parks, arcades, Johnson's Popcorn, and Kohr's frozen custard, and a dry-town family vibe (no alcohol sales). Beach tags required for ages 12+.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
81% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 81% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
7 /100
skip
0 Swim
22 Sunbathe
0 Walk
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Haze and Smoke
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
81%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.9 ft
5s · S swell
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM
Water Quality
Clean
7 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 6:19 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 12:34 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 6:30 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 7:05 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 1:25 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:39 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 7:52 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:17 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:23 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:31 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:38 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 3:10 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:22 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:24 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 9:26 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:04 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 10:22 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:21 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 10:17 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 4:58 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 11:22 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 11:08 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 5:50 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
11%
83
79°
Sunny
1%
86
80°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
17
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
84%
6
77°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
71
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 81% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street; paid lots.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Entry Fee
Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.
Address
846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Ocean City NJ today?
Ocean City NJ 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 Ocean City NJ dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.
Is there an entry fee at Ocean City NJ?
Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.
Are there lifeguards at Ocean City NJ?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City NJ during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ocean City NJ?
Amenities at Ocean City NJ include lifeguards, 2.5-mile boardwalk, amusement parks, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, playgrounds.
When is the water warmest at Ocean City NJ?
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 Ocean City NJ located?
Ocean City NJ is in Cape May County, NJ, at 846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
Nearby Beaches
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