What is the current water temperature in Ocean City?

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 26.64°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

80.0

°F

August 15, 11:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.0°F

Tomorrow:

79.8°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

13 h. 39 min.

Ocean City in August

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 80.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.0°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 fall 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 80.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 74.4°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 1	75.2°F	83.8°F	77.9°F
Aug 2	76.5°F	80.8°F	77.7°F
Aug 3	76.3°F	77.8°F	77.4°F
Aug 4	76.8°F	76.1°F	77.1°F
Aug 5	78.5°F	74.8°F	77.1°F
Aug 6	77.2°F	74.9°F	76.6°F
Aug 7	77.6°F	74.5°F	76.6°F
Aug 8	77.5°F	74.9°F	76.9°F
Aug 9	78.1°F	74.2°F	76.2°F
Aug 10	79.6°F	75.1°F	77.1°F
Aug 11	80.1°F	75.7°F	77.6°F
Aug 12	80.3°F	75.7°F	77.0°F
Aug 13	80.1°F	76.2°F	77.2°F
Aug 14	80.0°F	78.1°F	77.5°F
Aug 15	80.0°F	79.1°F	77.0°F
Aug 16	79.8°F	78.5°F	76.8°F
Aug 17	79.8°F	78.9°F	76.9°F
Aug 18	79.9°F	78.8°F	76.9°F
Aug 19	79.7°F	78.6°F	76.7°F
Aug 20	79.8°F	77.3°F	76.9°F
Aug 21	79.6°F	77.1°F	76.7°F
Aug 22	79.5°F	76.4°F	76.5°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.