As the storm moved offshore, outer rain bands affected the Maryland coast with gusts of up to at Ocean City, and waves of . No damage was reported. Light rainfall was also reported northward into Delaware and New Jersey. In addition, up to of precipitation extended into New York. A person was caught in rip currents and drowned near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Along the coast of New Jersey, Bonnie produced strong waves and rip currents, resulting in hundreds of water rescues and eight injuries. The storm was at its closest position to the state on August 28, as it passed to the east of Atlantic City, although the rough surf began several days prior, on August 23. Numerous beaches were closed, and swimming was banned in several communities, as well. The state also reported moderate wind gusts, generally peaking at . Only minor beach erosion occurred. At Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, there were reports of a drowning in the rough seas caused by the storm; however, the man was later spotted onshore with his fiance, and the two were charged with filing a false police report.