Ocean City, New Jersey Weather
Ocean City, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Ocean City, Cape May County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
