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Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Absecon Inlet, Atlantic City, NJ Marine Weather Route Forecast

Scenic transit crossing the entrance to the Delaware Bay, cruising north along the Jersey Shoreline and the impressive, high-rise Atlantic City skyline.

Latest Automated Forecast

Optimized for marine passage planning, vessel routing, and coastal or offshore weather tracking. This automated marine weather routing tool updates daily using premium data models. Below is the weather, wave, and ocean current layout for a standard vessel transit from Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Absecon Inlet, Atlantic City, NJ.

Generated: 2026-07-21T11:18:19.859879+00:00 • Distance: 162.5 NM • Departure: 2026-07-21T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Ocean Current Air/Water
2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00 13.552920700000001 kts 0.7 m 0.6 kts E E 25.7 / 26.5 °C
2026-07-21T16:00:00+00:00 14.4708476 kts 0.96 m 0.3 kts NE NE 27.2 / 24.6 °C
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Route Passage Summary & Sea State

Expect mostly following winds with generally comfortable motion. Winds range from 14 to 26 kts with waves 2.3 to 6.7 ft with period of 4 to 6 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Caution: peak winds reach 26 kts — conditions may be demanding regardless of point of sail. Wind angles: 88% following, 12% reaching. Sea state: 88% aligned, 12% cross-seas.

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