The most detailed information about the water temperature in Ocean City in Atlantic Ocean (New Jersey, 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 35 minutes ago72°F
yesterday: 73°F
a week ago: 73°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Ocean City is 72.1°F. It is the most comfortable swimming water in any body of water, especially on a hot day. This temperature range is recognized as the most optimal for prolonged bathing. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 85°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 75°F. Water temperature range in Ocean City in August is from 69 to 84 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Ocean City will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 74°F.
Table of water temperature values in Ocean City
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Aug 1 | 22.0°C | 23.8°C | |
| Aug 2 | 22.3°C | 24.0°C | |
| Aug 3 | 22.1°C | 24.0°C | |
| Aug 4 | 23.0°C | 24.3°C | |
| Aug 5 | 22.9°C | 24.3°C | |
| Aug 6 | 23.3°C | 24.8°C | |
| Aug 7 | 23.3°C | 24.0°C | |
| Aug 8 | 22.3°C | 23.8°C | |
| Aug 9 | 23.5°C | 22.0°C | |
| Aug 10 | 24.3°C | 22.8°C | |
| Aug 11 | 23.5°C | 22.0°C | |
| Aug 12 | 24.8°C | 23.2°C | |
| Aug 13 | 25.5°C | 23.9°C | |
| Aug 14 | 25.5°C | 23.9°C | |
| Aug 15 | 25.3°C | 23.7°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 39 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in June, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Ocean City there are 115 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends in October. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Ocean City is 57°F, by the seasons: in winter 43°F, in spring 49°F, in summer 73°F, in autumn 64°F. Minimum water temperature (37°F) in Ocean City it happens in January, maximum (80°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** |
| Somers Point | 72°C | 6km |
| Longport | 72°C | 8km |
| Strathmere | 73°C | 9km |
| Margate City | 72°C | 11km |
| Ventnor City | 72°C | 14km |
| Sea Isle City | 73°C | 15km |
| Pleasantville | 73°C | 16km |
| Atlantic City | 72°C | 18km |
| Absecon | 73°C  | 20km |
| Avalon | 74°C | 21km |
| Brigantine | 73°C | 26km |
| Stone Harbor | 73°C | 28km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Bayport, its value is 89°F. Lowest - in Akutan, there water temperature now 45°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 72°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 16 kilometers. This is Atlantic City Municipal Bader Field (AIY) 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
23km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 17%
21km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 14%
17km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 60%
5km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 48%
9km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 25%
8km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 55%
3km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 70%
14km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 73%
14km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 99%
9km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 86%
8km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 91%
6km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 95%
9km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 100%
