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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

75.0

°F

September 7, 08:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.5°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

19:21

Day Length:

12 h. 46 min.

Ocean City in September

Minimum:

38.2°F

Average:

44.1°F

Maximum:

47.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 75.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 80.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 70.3°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 24 74.1°F 70.7°F 75.6°F
Aug 25 75.5°F 70.2°F 75.5°F
Aug 26 75.1°F 71.3°F 76.1°F
Aug 27 75.7°F 72.2°F 76.0°F
Aug 28 75.3°F 71.9°F 76.2°F
Aug 29 74.4°F 74.1°F 76.3°F
Aug 30 74.4°F 76.7°F 76.4°F
Aug 31 73.8°F 72.6°F 76.1°F
Sep 1 73.8°F 72.5°F 76.0°F
Sep 2 73.6°F 74.8°F 76.1°F
Sep 3 73.6°F 73.0°F 75.6°F
Sep 4 73.1°F 72.3°F 75.8°F
Sep 5 73.8°F 70.8°F 75.7°F
Sep 6 74.5°F 70.8°F 75.7°F
Sep 7 75.0°F 70.3°F 75.6°F
Sep 8 75.0°F 70.6°F 75.6°F
Sep 9 75.1°F 70.5°F 75.6°F
Sep 10 74.8°F 70.0°F 75.3°F
Sep 11 74.2°F 69.8°F 74.7°F
Sep 12 74.2°F 71.0°F 74.8°F
Sep 13 74.3°F 71.4°F 74.8°F
Sep 14 74.1°F 72.2°F 74.7°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, 74.2°F in Summer, and 66.6°F in Autumn.