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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

77.9

°F

September 4, 14:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.9°F

Tomorrow:

77.9°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

12 h. 54 min.

Ocean City in September

Minimum:

38.2°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

47.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City today

As of now, in Ocean City, the water temperature is 77.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 72.3°F on 2024.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Ocean City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 21 79.1°F 77.1°F 76.9°F
Aug 22 76.9°F 76.4°F 76.5°F
Aug 23 76.7°F 74.6°F 75.9°F
Aug 24 76.3°F 74.1°F 75.6°F
Aug 25 78.7°F 75.5°F 75.7°F
Aug 26 77.2°F 75.1°F 76.1°F
Aug 27 76.9°F 75.7°F 76.0°F
Aug 28 77.6°F 75.3°F 76.4°F
Aug 29 78.2°F 74.4°F 76.5°F
Aug 30 76.5°F 74.4°F 76.5°F
Aug 31 77.8°F 73.8°F 76.3°F
Sep 1 78.5°F 73.8°F 76.1°F
Sep 2 78.6°F 73.6°F 76.2°F
Sep 3 76.9°F 73.6°F 75.6°F
Sep 4 77.9°F 73.1°F 75.6°F
Sep 5 77.9°F 73.8°F 75.5°F
Sep 6 78.0°F 74.5°F 75.6°F
Sep 7 77.8°F 75.0°F 75.5°F
Sep 8 77.9°F 76.4°F 75.5°F
Sep 9 77.5°F 73.2°F 75.1°F
Sep 10 77.2°F 73.3°F 74.8°F
Sep 11 76.5°F 73.0°F 74.2°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, 74.3°F in Summer, and 66.5°F in Autumn.