Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage
- Shelter
- NW, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Coast Guard station at Atlantic City, in Absecon Inlet, New Jersey.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The Coast Guard does not permit anchoring in Clam Creek Basin itself; the usable anchorage lies south of the highway bridge. Anchor over sand and allow for a tidal range of about five feet and strong currents when working out scope. The spot is open to the north-east.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 39.38209, -74.42319 (39°22.93'N 74°25.39'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage lies at 39°22.93'N 74°25.39'W, that is 39.38209, -74.42319 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage sheltered from?
Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage.
How do boaters rate Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage?
Atlantic City Coast Guard Anchorage is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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