Ocean City Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

3:30 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025

A Coastal Flood Warning for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas remains in effect through 2 a.m. Saturday (August 23).

Hurricane Erin is moving away from the coast on a track over the open water of the Atlantic Ocean, but the forecast calls for one more round of moderate 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 8:34 p.m. Friday. High tide on the bay side of Strathmere near Corson’s Inlet is at 8:22 p.m. Friday. The NWS predicts a water level of 6.4 feet on the mean low water scale (MLW). By comparison, the water level reached 7.06 feet MLW on Thursday evening. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.

Big surf and strong currents will continue through the weekend. Never swim at an unguarded beach, and respect all guidance from beach patrols.

Residents should be prepared to monitor conditions and to move vehicles to safe places well in advance of tonight’s high tide. 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