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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

58.4

°F

May 26, 14:58

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

05:41

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

14 h. 33 min.

Ocean City in June

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 58.4°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 3.2°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 66.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2020.

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 60.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.0°F, while the maximum might reach 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 12 55.8°F 57.7°F 56.2°F
May 13 57.4°F 59.8°F 57.0°F
May 14 57.9°F 59.3°F 56.9°F
May 15 57.2°F 60.7°F 57.7°F
May 16 57.6°F 64.2°F 58.3°F
May 17 59.1°F 62.9°F 58.8°F
May 18 59.9°F 62.6°F 58.9°F
May 19 62.0°F 64.0°F 59.8°F
May 20 60.6°F 63.6°F 60.0°F
May 21 59.7°F 63.9°F 59.7°F
May 22 61.7°F 63.5°F 60.4°F
May 23 61.2°F 61.0°F 60.6°F
May 24 61.0°F 61.0°F 61.5°F
May 25 58.1°F 61.1°F 61.8°F
May 26 58.4°F 61.7°F 61.7°F
May 27 59.0°F 61.2°F 62.2°F
May 28 59.4°F 61.7°F 62.6°F
May 29 59.7°F 62.2°F 63.0°F
May 30 60.3°F 62.8°F 63.5°F
May 31 60.8°F 63.6°F 64.1°F
Jun 1 60.9°F 62.4°F 64.1°F
Jun 2 61.2°F 61.8°F 64.5°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.