Ocean City (NJ) water temp
This data the coastal Ocean City 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 Ocean City
Water temperature in Ocean City today is 72.5°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Ocean City was recorded in 2018 and was 78.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 70.7°F. Sea water temperature in Ocean City is expected to drop to 71.2°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Ocean City is 72.5°F, the minimum temperature is 66.2°F, and the maximum is 79.9°F.
The swimming season in Ocean City lasts from June to September. During those months, Ocean City water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Ocean City in winter reaches 43°F, in spring 49.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 72.5°F, and in autumn it is 64.6°F.
Ocean City water temperature now
| September 9, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 72.5°F |
| September 8, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 72.9°F |
The ocean salinity in Ocean City is 30.28‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Ocean City 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 Ocean City. 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 Ocean City. Data in table shown for September 9, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 5" | 2' 10" | 3' 4" | 3' 8" |
| 0.73 m | 0.87 m | 1.02 m | 1.13 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 8" | 5' 0" | 5' 2" | 5' 5" |
| 1.41 m | 1.53 m | 1.58 m | 1.65 m |
Surf report in Ocean City
Ocean City weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Ocean City temperature today (September 9, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Ocean City.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 66.6°F | 65.5°F | 65.1°F | 67.6°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | |
| 69.6°F | 70.5°F | 69.3°F | 68.7°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Ocean City: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Ocean City water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Ocean City. 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 Ocean City 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
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.9°F | 34.9°F | 50.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in January | ||||
| February | 39.7°F | 32.7°F | 45.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in February | ||||
| March | 42.4°F | 33.3°F | 51.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in March | ||||
| April | 48.6°F | 40.6°F | 56.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in April | ||||
| May | 57.4°F | 49.3°F | 69.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in May | ||||
| June | 67.5°F | 59.7°F | 75.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in June | ||||
| July | 74.7°F | 65.5°F | 80.6°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in July | ||||
| August | 75.2°F | 69.8°F | 79.9°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in August | ||||
| September | 72.5°F | 66.2°F | 79.9°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in September | ||||
| October | 65.3°F | 56.7°F | 73.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in October | ||||
| November | 55.9°F | 48.2°F | 63.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in November | ||||
| December | 47.5°F | 39.2°F | 55.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Ocean City in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Ocean City
