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Atlantic City

Location: Atlantic City Inlet
Mile Marker: Mile 65.1 New Jersey ICW
Lat / Lon: N 39° 22.778' / W 074° 25.275'
Depth: 8-22 ft
Description:
The Coast Guard does not permit anchoring in Clam Creek Basin; however, there is a substantial anchorage area south of the highway bridge. Take care to honor GR "ACC" at the mouth to Clam Creek Basin and G "6s" as there is a shoal to the west of the line joining them. Expect challenging currents and a 5-foot tidal range in calculating appropriate scope. From there,it will be a dinghy ride of about a half a mile to the basin, where a dinghy landing is available at the city marina in Gardner Basin.

3.14

(7)

3.14 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.14

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

2.86

Open and exposed N, SE, wakes and current

Current Flow:

1.71

Wake Protection:

1.57

Open and exposed N, SE, wakes and current

Scenic Beauty:

2.43

Ease of Shopping:

2.20

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.43

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Francis Gravel on Oct 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.7'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Easy access to the anchorage. Anchor in 15' at low tide. Holding is ok. You dinghy to the Gardner's Basin. You have a 4h permission to dock.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Malcolm Rubel on May 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

We arrived at low tide so we anchored temporarily at the Atlantic City Anchorage by the Coast Guard station. There was 16 feet MLW at the anchorage icon and the anchor set immediately with appropriate scope out for the incoming (five foot) tide. The only wind and wave protection is from the south. Winds were from the northeast at 10 miles per hour with gusts to 20 and we had a 2mph current keeping us in line with the tide both ways. There is shore access available but we were not going to get involved with going ashore. Cell service is excellent. Overnight the winds picked up and the anchorage became bumpy. The forecast looked like we were going to be in Atlantic City for a while so we moved to the protection of Rum Point Basin across the river. For a quick late afternoon in and early morning out in fair weather this is an uncomplicated stop. We can't recommend it for anything else.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Douglas Ellison, Vayu, on Sep 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

4

I was rather dreading this anchorage but it was a necessity. In the end despite the noise of the area, it was quite a pleasant experience. I arrived at slack high tide so anchoring single handed was easier than I had feared. Equally I departed at slack. The north wind against the current was interesting but a good stop overall.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Norman Cecil, Ms Bea Haven, on Aug 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Second time anchoring here, held firm both. 3 boats anchoring overnight, plenty of room. Can be noisy from partiers ashore, currents swift so avoid dinghy rides.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 24, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

This is a good spot for an overnight stop at anchor, but the currents are so strong that I would not want to use the dinghy. The anchor held on the first bight and came up clean when weighing.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Mommac, C Chele, on Aug 1, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Here on a busy weekend afternoon:evening. Traffic and noise, loads of lights from land. Didn't attempt landing. Certainly among the least favorite anchorages all the way from Fl. Best thing is a place to stop on the way N to or S from NYC.

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Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Cell Service:

4

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