
The most detailed information about the water temperature in Ocean City in Atlantic Ocean (Maryland, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Ocean City for a week.
Water temperature in Ocean City right now
data updated 20 minutes ago70°F

yesterday: 70°F
a week ago: 73°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Ocean City is 69.4°F. This water is cool and invigorating, but for many people it is already comfortable enough for swimming. In general, this temperature is considered normal, but if your circulation is impaired, the water may still feel cool. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 66°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 71°F. Water temperature range in Ocean City in September is from 68 to 80 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Ocean City will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 66°F.
Table of water temperature values in Ocean City
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
Sep 22 | 22.7°C | 22.8°C | |
Sep 23 | 21.8°C | 22.5°C | |
Sep 24 | 21.7°C | 22.3°C | |
Sep 25 | 21.8°C | 22.3°C | |
Sep 26 | 22.3°C | 22.3°C | |
Sep 27 | 21.5°C | 22.3°C | |
Sep 28 | 21.2°C | 21.5°C | |
Sep 29 | 20.8°C | 22.0°C | |
Sep 30 | 21.8°C | 20.6°C | |
Oct 1 | 21.5°C | 20.3°C | |
Oct 2 | 21.5°C | 20.3°C | |
Oct 3 | 21.3°C | 20.1°C | |
Oct 4 | 20.8°C | 19.7°C | |
Oct 5 | 20.5°C | 19.4°C | |
Oct 6 | 20.3°C | 19.2°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.

Annual graph of average water temperature change in Ocean City

Water temperature in Ocean City by month
Ocean City located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 38 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Ocean City there are 127 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends in October. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Ocean City is 59°F, by the seasons: in winter 44°F, in spring 51°F, in summer 75°F, in autumn 66°F. Minimum water temperature (37°F) in Ocean City it happens in January, maximum (81°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Ocean City changes in each specific month:
Ocean City: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
West Ocean City | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 7km |
Fenwick Island | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 8km |
South Bethany | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 14km |
Bethany Beach | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 17km |
Long Neck | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 27km |
Dewey Beach | 68°C ![]() ![]() | 35km |
Rehoboth Beach | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 37km |
Lewes | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 44km |
Cape Henlopen | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 46km |
Greenbackville | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 51km |
Captains Cove | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 54km |
Chincoteague | 69°C ![]() ![]() | 57km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers

The warmest water today in United States recorded in Bayside, its value is 87°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 45°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 69°F.
Water temperature data in Ocean City and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 8 kilometers. This is Ocean City Municipal (OCE) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Ocean City: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Ocean City


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