Ocean City, New Jersey Weather
Ocean City, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Ocean City, Cape May County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Ocean City. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Ocean City is published on the Ocean City Municipal Airport (K26N) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Ocean City have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Ocean City: Atlantic City International Airport (KACY) 20 km · Woodbine Municipal Airport (KOBI) 20 km · Cape May County Airport (KWWD) 42 km · Hammonton Municipal Airport (KN81) 46 km · Eagles Nest Airport (K31E) 49 km
Conditions reported at K26N describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ocean City specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City unfolds as a vibrant ribbon of sand and sea, a place where the Atlantic's ceaseless breath shapes the very air. It lies 8.1 miles south of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-south-west of Pleasantville. Its landscape is a delicate ballet between the vast, shimmering expanse of the ocean and the marshy hinterlands that cradle its western edge, a patchwork of tidal creeks and salt-laced grasses that hum with unseen life. The terrain here is low-lying, a gentle incline towards the water, where the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden quality, catching the crests of the waves and softening the sharp angles of the boardwalk's structures. The character of Ocean City is one of bright energy, a cheerful resilience that seems to absorb the sun and reflect it back tenfold, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates a certain amiable urgency in its daily affairs. This seaside haven, founded on principles of temperance and family-friendly recreation, has long been a beacon for those seeking a wholesome escape. Its history is deeply entwined with the development of the Jersey Shore as a popular resort destination, a legacy that continues to fuel its vibrant local economy, primarily through tourism, amusements, and the ever-present allure of its pristine beaches. The iconic boardwalk, a wooden artery pulsing with the sounds of laughter and the scent of funnel cake, stands as a testament to decades of summer traditions, a place where generations have forged memories. Beyond the bustling amusements, one can find pockets of quiet contemplation in the surrounding coastal wetlands, a natural refuge that offers a striking contrast to the vibrant energy of the town itself, hinting at the deeper ecological currents that flow beneath the surface of this well-loved locale.
Live animated radar for Ocean City and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.277616°N, 74.5746°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08226 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ocean City, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ocean City, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ocean City includes coordinates 39.277616°N, 74.574600°W, situated in Cape May County. ZIP code 08226. Telephone area code: 609, 640. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
