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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

78.3

°F

July 6, 09:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.1°F

Tomorrow:

79.1°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 44 min.

Ocean City in July

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 78.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.0°F higher than 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 71.9°F on 2017.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.0°F, while the maximum might reach 79.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 22 74.3°F 74.8°F 71.7°F
Jun 23 74.5°F 76.0°F 71.9°F
Jun 24 76.6°F 76.7°F 71.9°F
Jun 25 77.3°F 77.4°F 72.3°F
Jun 26 79.9°F 74.5°F 72.4°F
Jun 27 80.8°F 75.1°F 72.8°F
Jun 28 78.8°F 73.5°F 72.8°F
Jun 29 78.0°F 74.1°F 73.1°F
Jun 30 77.6°F 72.6°F 73.1°F
Jul 1 76.6°F 75.0°F 73.9°F
Jul 2 77.8°F 72.5°F 74.1°F
Jul 3 76.2°F 72.1°F 74.7°F
Jul 4 77.5°F 72.6°F 75.0°F
Jul 5 78.1°F 73.7°F 75.2°F
Jul 6 78.3°F 72.2°F 75.3°F
Jul 7 79.1°F 74.6°F 76.1°F
Jul 8 79.4°F 77.5°F 76.4°F
Jul 9 79.1°F 77.7°F 76.0°F
Jul 10 79.7°F 78.4°F 76.7°F
Jul 11 79.4°F 79.4°F 76.4°F
Jul 12 79.0°F 75.1°F 76.0°F
Jul 13 79.1°F 74.9°F 76.0°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 85 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, 51.0°F in Spring, 74.1°F in Summer, and 66.7°F in Autumn.