Atlantic City, Atlantic County
Consistently clean water with no recent advisories
Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality
Before you swim: ratings on this page are based on historical NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program data (2021–2025 sampling seasons), not live conditions. Always check current advisories and closures on the state's official NJBeaches.org monitoring site before swimming.
Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.
| Year | Geomean | Advisories | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 CFU | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | No data | 0 | 0 |
| 5-Year Avg | 8 CFU | 1 | 1 |
Note: Rainfall closures are precautionary measures taken after heavy rain, not reactions to detected problems. Most beaches reopen within 24-48 hours.
No current advisories. 1 historical closure on record.
2025 Advisories
0
5-Year Total
1
5-Year Closure History (1 total)
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