What is the current water temperature in Ocean City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ocean City?

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 13.47°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.

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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.

56.2

°F

May 6, 13:48

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

19:56

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Ocean City in May

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 56.2°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 53.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.1°F, while the maximum might reach 57.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	52.1°F	50.8°F	52.4°F
Apr 23	54.2°F	52.3°F	53.1°F
Apr 24	53.7°F	52.8°F	53.3°F
Apr 25	55.6°F	54.4°F	53.6°F
Apr 26	54.6°F	57.1°F	53.6°F
Apr 27	54.8°F	54.6°F	53.9°F
Apr 28	53.0°F	53.7°F	53.9°F
Apr 29	53.8°F	53.7°F	53.9°F
Apr 30	54.5°F	55.4°F	54.4°F
May 1	56.0°F	55.7°F	54.6°F
May 2	55.6°F	55.1°F	55.3°F
May 3	55.2°F	57.9°F	56.1°F
May 4	54.9°F	58.5°F	55.8°F
May 5	55.7°F	58.5°F	55.8°F
May 6	56.2°F	58.2°F	56.1°F
May 7	56.8°F	59.4°F	56.6°F
May 8	56.9°F	57.9°F	56.8°F
May 9	56.9°F	58.2°F	56.8°F
May 10	56.3°F	57.6°F	56.2°F
May 11	56.1°F	57.4°F	56.0°F
May 12	56.4°F	57.7°F	56.3°F
May 13	57.1°F	59.8°F	57.0°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 83 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 11, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 51.3°F in Spring, 74.2°F in Summer, and 66.5°F in Autumn.