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Water temperature in Ocean City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ocean City. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Ocean City now

57.3

°F

November 21, 04:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.5°F

Tomorrow:

56.9°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

16:44

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

Ocean City in November

Minimum:

37.0°F

Average:

43.8°F

Maximum:

48.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 57.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 52.0°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 7 63.1°F 60.7°F 61.8°F
Nov 8 62.8°F 60.3°F 61.4°F
Nov 9 62.2°F 60.3°F 60.8°F
Nov 10 61.6°F 59.0°F 60.2°F
Nov 11 61.2°F 58.2°F 59.8°F
Nov 12 61.4°F 59.0°F 59.9°F
Nov 13 61.3°F 59.3°F 59.9°F
Nov 14 60.9°F 58.5°F 59.4°F
Nov 15 59.2°F 57.4°F 58.8°F
Nov 16 58.5°F 56.4°F 58.2°F
Nov 17 58.8°F 57.0°F 57.9°F
Nov 18 58.4°F 55.9°F 57.3°F
Nov 19 57.5°F 58.2°F 57.1°F
Nov 20 57.5°F 57.5°F 56.8°F
Nov 21 57.3°F 57.1°F 56.0°F
Nov 22 56.9°F 57.1°F 55.6°F
Nov 23 56.1°F 55.0°F 54.9°F
Nov 24 55.8°F 55.4°F 54.5°F
Nov 25 55.6°F 55.9°F 54.3°F
Nov 26 55.2°F 54.5°F 54.0°F
Nov 27 55.0°F 54.1°F 53.7°F
Nov 28 54.6°F 53.6°F 53.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ocean City by month

In Ocean City, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 84 swimming days.
The warmest water in Ocean City was recorded on July 30, 2020, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2015, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 44.4°F in Winter, 50.6°F in Spring, 73.9°F in Summer, and 66.5°F in Autumn.