Before you head to the beach

Atlantic City beach conditions

Conditions can differ along Atlantic City's shoreline. Check posted beach flags, lifeguard instructions and current New Jersey water-quality results before entering the water.

OFFICIAL BEACH ADVISORIES

Before you go in the water

Check the official postings before swimming.

Conditions can differ along Atlantic City’s beaches. Check posted beach flags, lifeguard instructions and current state water-quality notices before swimming.

    New Jersey DEP beach water-quality advisories ↗

    Water-quality postings

    Use the official source and check the sampling or posting date. This site does not infer a current advisory status from old results.

    New Jersey Beach Monitoring System →

    Tides and regional waves

    Atlantic City tide predictions and the Barnegat regional buoy north of Atlantic City provide coastal context; neither is a beach safety guarantee.

    View the regional readings →

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