Ocean City Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

10 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The National Weather Service has extended its Coastal Flood Advisory for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas through 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Steady northeast winds will continue to push water into the back bays and cause “minor” coastal flooding.

Water levels are predicted to crest in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday. High tide on the bay side of Strathmere near Corson’s Inlet is at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.4 feet on the mean low water scale (MLW). By comparison, the water level reached 5.88 feet MLW on Monday (Aug. 18). Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.

The northeast winds are expected to continue through the week. At the same time, Hurricane Erin is expected to track up the Atlantic Ocean and generate big and rough surf along the East Coast throughout the week. Wave heights are expected to peak on Thursday (Aug. 21) in Ocean City and Strathmere as a new moon approaches. Greater coastal flooding is expected at that time with Thursday’s tides currently expected to peak at 6.8 feet MLW.

Dangerous surf and exceptionally strong currents will build throughout the week. Never swim at an unguarded beach, and respect all guidance from beach patrols, which will likely issue swimming restrictions of varying degrees.

Residents should be prepared to monitor conditions and to move vehicles to safe places well in advance of high tides this week. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Parking will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora (please read letter from Trinity if you take advantage of this service).

For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never drive on any street covered by water. Please do not disregard barricades on flooded streets.

For Police & Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.

Ocean City, New Jersey
861 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-6111
www.ocnj.us