Ocean City MD Water Temperature: Latest Inlet Reading
Check the latest available NOAA water-temperature observation at Ocean City Inlet in Fahrenheit and Celsius. Read the measurement time alongside the number: this is one inlet station, not a measurement at every Ocean City beach.
Latest available inlet observation
61.5 °F (16.4 °C)
Measured: (19:18 UTC)
NOAA observations are checked on page load and cached for up to 10 minutes. Reload this page for a new check; the display does not update automatically while you leave it open.
Source: NOAA Ocean City Inlet, station 8570283. This inlet observation does not represent every oceanfront beach. Readings can change and do not establish swimming safety.
What this reading measures
The observation comes from NOAA station 8570283, Ocean City Inlet. NOAA’s data-product documentation distinguishes measured water temperature from astronomical tide predictions. A temperature observation is not the predicted water level or air temperature.
The displayed measurement time is converted from UTC to America/New_York and labelled EST or EDT for the local date. Fahrenheit is the source unit; Celsius is a rounded conversion.
Check the timestamp before using the value
The source is checked on page load, with a cache lasting up to 10 minutes. Leaving a page open does not keep its number refreshing. Reload it for another source check and compare the measurement time with your visit time.
A reading older than two hours is labelled as an older observation. If a usable source response is unavailable, the tool says so and gives the official NOAA link. A monthly average is never substituted for a missing measurement.
Inlet temperature and beach temperature can differ
The station’s name matters. An inlet reading supplies context for that location, but water at an oceanfront swimming area, a sheltered bay-side dock or an Assateague beach can differ. Do not rename this value as a measurement taken at your beach.
When comparing another source, keep its station name, timestamp and unit together. A recent offshore buoy reading and a coastal-bay reading answer different location questions even when both are published by NOAA.
Compare today’s observation with monthly averages
For seasonal expectations, use the NOAA monthly-average water-temperature guide. For a trip planned months ahead, those averages provide a reference; today’s observation does not forecast the future date. For a visit now, an average is not a substitute for the measured reading.
Use separate checks for tide and swimming conditions
The Ocean City Inlet tide chart supplies high and low water-level predictions. It cannot tell you whether the temperature is comfortable for you or whether swimming is safe. Use current beach-safety information and official weather and coastal alerts alongside your plan.