Essex (MD) water temp

This data the coastal Essex ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Essex

Water temperature in Essex today is 72.5°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Essex was recorded in 2016 and was 75.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 67.6°F. Sea water temperature in Essex is expected to drop to 68.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Essex is 74.7°F, the minimum temperature is 66.9°F, and the maximum is 84.4°F.

The swimming season in Essex lasts from June to September. During those months, Essex water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Essex in winter reaches 39°F, in spring 53.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 78.1°F, and in autumn it is 64°F.

Essex water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Essex is 0.01‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Essex for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Essex. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Essex. Data in table shown for September 23, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Essex

Essex weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Essex temperature today (September 23, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Essex.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
65.5°F	63.3°F	61.9°F	68.7°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
84.2°F	82.6°F	79°F	76.3°F

Essex water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Essex. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Essex on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

Chart monthly average water temperature in Essex

The nearest beaches and cities from Essex with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

	Water	Weather		Wave
Edgemere	72.5°F	84.2°F		0' 10"
Arden On The Severn	72.5°F	82.4°F		0' 11"
Baltimore	72.9°F	84.2°F		0' 11"
Rock Hall	72.7°F	77°F		0' 9"
Pasadena	72.9°F	82.4°F		0' 11"
Annapolis	72.7°F	78.8°F		0' 10"
Herald Harbor	72.7°F	78.8°F		0' 10"
Naval Academy	72.7°F	78.8°F		0' 10"
Severna Park	72.7°F	78.8°F		0' 10"
Gibson Island	72.9°F	78.8°F		0' 10"

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Our report for Essex is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.