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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

52.2

°F

April 16, 12:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

19:37

Day Length:

13 h. 13 min.

Ocean City in April

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

45.2°F

Maximum:

50.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 52.2°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 1.6°F higher 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 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 53.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 47.1°F on 2018.

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 53.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.6°F, while the maximum might reach 54.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 2 48.4°F 48.8°F 47.2°F
Apr 3 47.3°F 50.0°F 47.5°F
Apr 4 47.3°F 48.8°F 47.6°F
Apr 5 47.5°F 47.7°F 47.9°F
Apr 6 50.2°F 48.5°F 48.2°F
Apr 7 48.8°F 49.1°F 48.3°F
Apr 8 49.6°F 49.3°F 48.7°F
Apr 9 49.3°F 51.0°F 49.2°F
Apr 10 49.5°F 50.4°F 49.5°F
Apr 11 49.5°F 50.1°F 49.4°F
Apr 12 50.4°F 50.2°F 50.1°F
Apr 13 50.5°F 49.8°F 50.0°F
Apr 14 51.8°F 49.5°F 50.2°F
Apr 15 53.0°F 50.3°F 51.0°F
Apr 16 52.2°F 50.5°F 50.6°F
Apr 17 52.6°F 49.6°F 51.0°F
Apr 18 52.8°F 50.1°F 51.3°F
Apr 19 53.2°F 50.2°F 51.6°F
Apr 20 53.3°F 51.3°F 51.7°F
Apr 21 53.7°F 49.7°F 52.1°F
Apr 22 54.0°F 50.8°F 52.4°F
Apr 23 54.5°F 52.3°F 53.0°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, 51.2°F in Spring, 74.2°F in Summer, and 66.5°F in Autumn.