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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

81.3

°F

July 5, 23:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

81.7°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

Ocean City in July

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 81.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 5.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 79.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 71.0°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 82.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 81.7°F, while the maximum might reach 83.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 21 70.8°F 71.3°F 70.5°F
Jun 22 71.4°F 74.3°F 71.7°F
Jun 23 71.0°F 74.5°F 71.9°F
Jun 24 69.4°F 76.6°F 71.7°F
Jun 25 70.8°F 77.3°F 72.0°F
Jun 26 71.6°F 79.9°F 72.3°F
Jun 27 70.2°F 80.8°F 72.6°F
Jun 28 71.5°F 78.8°F 72.7°F
Jun 29 72.1°F 78.0°F 73.1°F
Jun 30 72.7°F 77.6°F 73.1°F
Jul 1 73.9°F 76.6°F 74.0°F
Jul 2 74.9°F 77.8°F 74.2°F
Jul 3 74.3°F 76.2°F 74.8°F
Jul 4 78.9°F 77.5°F 75.5°F
Jul 5 81.3°F 78.1°F 75.4°F
Jul 6 81.7°F 78.3°F 75.8°F
Jul 7 82.4°F 79.0°F 76.5°F
Jul 8 82.6°F 79.2°F 76.7°F
Jul 9 82.2°F 78.5°F 76.3°F
Jul 10 83.0°F 79.9°F 77.1°F
Jul 11 82.6°F 77.4°F 76.7°F
Jul 12 82.1°F 77.4°F 76.2°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.