Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Absecon Inlet, Atlantic City, NJ map preview

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: 2026-09-04T10:47:33.223849+00:00Distance: 162.5 NMDeparture: 2026-09-04T08:00:00-04:00Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Ocean Current Air/Water
2026-09-04T12:00:00+00:00 7.4514066 kts 0.52 m 1.0 kts ESE ESE 25.8 / 27.2 °C
2026-09-04T16:00:00+00:00 9.395251799999999 kts 0.7 m 0.1 kts S S 27.9 / 25.2 °C
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Route Passage Summary & Sea State

Expect significant time on the nose, expect a more demanding trip. Winds range from 3 to 12 kts with waves 1.7 to 2.3 ft with period of 6 to 7 seconds. Overall, seas and wind frequently opposed, expect confused motion. Wind angles: 25% following, 38% reaching, 38% on the nose. Sea state: 62% cross-seas, 38% opposed.

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Points of Sail

CategoryPoint of SailWind AnglePortion of Passage
On the NoseNo-Go Zone0–45°38%
ReachingClose Hauled45–80°12%
ReachingBeam Reach80–110°0%
ReachingBroad Reach110–145°25%
FollowingRun145–180°25%

Sea State & Wave Motion

Sea StateWind vs. WavesBoat MotionPortion of Passage
AlignedWaves run with the windSteady, organized0%
Cross SeasWaves cross the windRolling62%
OpposedWaves against the windChoppy, confused38%

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