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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

78.8

°F

July 26, 15:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.0°F

Tomorrow:

79.4°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 19 min.

Ocean City in August

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.6°F higher 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 81.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 74.2°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.2°F, while the maximum might reach 80.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 77.4°F 75.1°F 76.1°F
Jul 13 78.4°F 74.9°F 76.2°F
Jul 14 78.5°F 73.4°F 76.6°F
Jul 15 80.3°F 76.3°F 77.4°F
Jul 16 77.9°F 77.6°F 77.3°F
Jul 17 79.6°F 80.6°F 77.8°F
Jul 18 78.6°F 77.0°F 77.3°F
Jul 19 80.9°F 79.5°F 78.1°F
Jul 20 82.7°F 79.3°F 78.7°F
Jul 21 81.0°F 78.3°F 78.6°F
Jul 22 79.6°F 76.1°F 78.5°F
Jul 23 78.2°F 77.7°F 78.4°F
Jul 24 79.4°F 77.9°F 78.1°F
Jul 25 78.0°F 76.1°F 77.9°F
Jul 26 78.8°F 74.2°F 77.3°F
Jul 27 79.4°F 75.9°F 77.9°F
Jul 28 79.2°F 74.5°F 77.6°F
Jul 29 79.5°F 74.3°F 77.9°F
Jul 30 80.0°F 76.6°F 78.4°F
Jul 31 79.3°F 78.1°F 77.7°F
Aug 1 79.3°F 78.4°F 77.7°F
Aug 2 79.2°F 78.2°F 77.7°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, 74.1°F in Summer, and 66.7°F in Autumn.