What is the current water temperature in Ocean City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ocean City?

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 3.62°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.

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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.

38.5

°F

March 17, 21:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.7°F

Tomorrow:

38.2°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

19:09

Day Length:

12 h. 0 min.

Ocean City in March

Minimum:

41.7°F

Average:

45.5°F

Maximum:

51.3°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 38.5°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 6.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.7°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
Mar 3	35.0°F	41.5°F	42.6°F
Mar 4	35.4°F	40.7°F	42.6°F
Mar 5	36.1°F	41.5°F	42.9°F
Mar 6	36.7°F	41.7°F	42.9°F
Mar 7	37.4°F	42.9°F	42.9°F
Mar 8	39.1°F	43.1°F	42.8°F
Mar 9	39.1°F	42.8°F	43.3°F
Mar 10	41.5°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Mar 11	40.6°F	42.8°F	43.9°F
Mar 12	39.6°F	44.1°F	43.8°F
Mar 13	38.7°F	44.7°F	44.1°F
Mar 14	39.0°F	43.9°F	43.9°F
Mar 15	39.9°F	44.4°F	44.4°F
Mar 16	40.7°F	45.3°F	44.3°F
Mar 17	38.5°F	45.9°F	44.9°F
Mar 18	38.2°F	45.6°F	44.6°F
Mar 19	38.5°F	45.0°F	44.9°F
Mar 20	38.6°F	44.8°F	45.0°F
Mar 21	38.6°F	44.3°F	45.0°F
Mar 22	39.0°F	46.8°F	45.4°F
Mar 23	39.0°F	46.7°F	45.4°F
Mar 24	39.2°F	47.4°F	45.6°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.