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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

67.4

°F

September 28, 01:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

67.7°F

Tomorrow:

67.5°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

18:48

Day Length:

11 h. 55 min.

Ocean City in October

Minimum:

37.8°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 67.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 4.7°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 69.6°F on 2020.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 66.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 67.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 14 77.6°F 71.9°F 74.6°F
Sep 15 76.5°F 72.0°F 74.5°F
Sep 16 75.4°F 72.1°F 74.1°F
Sep 17 74.6°F 71.7°F 73.8°F
Sep 18 75.7°F 71.7°F 74.0°F
Sep 19 75.8°F 71.6°F 73.9°F
Sep 20 75.7°F 71.8°F 73.9°F
Sep 21 75.3°F 72.7°F 73.9°F
Sep 22 76.2°F 71.6°F 73.6°F
Sep 23 74.6°F 71.1°F 73.3°F
Sep 24 73.1°F 71.6°F 72.8°F
Sep 25 71.4°F 73.2°F 72.6°F
Sep 26 69.4°F 74.4°F 72.3°F
Sep 27 67.7°F 73.9°F 72.4°F
Sep 28 67.4°F 73.7°F 72.1°F
Sep 29 67.5°F 72.6°F 72.2°F
Sep 30 67.4°F 72.6°F 72.1°F
Oct 1 66.5°F 72.1°F 71.3°F
Oct 2 65.8°F 70.3°F 70.5°F
Oct 3 66.0°F 70.8°F 70.8°F
Oct 4 66.1°F 70.4°F 70.8°F
Oct 5 65.8°F 69.7°F 70.5°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 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 11, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 51.3°F in Spring, 74.3°F in Summer, and 66.6°F in Autumn.