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Atlantic City, NJ Fishing Forecast
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Atlantic City, NJ · ZIP 08401 · NWS PHI forecast updated Oct 22, 6:09 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Atlantic City right now?
12:00 PM: wind 15 mph N, gusts 23 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 40 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Atlantic City fishing today
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Pressure stable
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 49 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Atlantic City fishing tomorrow
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 55 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
7-day fishing outlook for Atlantic City
Hunting conditions near Atlantic City
Deer movement score today 77 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 82 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 77 out of 100 Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Atlantic City at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.377, -74.451 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PHI 78,57 |
| Grid elevation | 3 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KACY (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:15 AM / 6:10 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Atlantic City
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
New Jersey fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current New Jersey fishing regulations before you go.
More New Jersey locations: Newark, Cape May · New Jersey fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Atlantic City?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Atlantic City, based on the NWS PHI hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Atlantic City today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (49), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Atlantic City right now?
Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 23 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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