Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, New Jersey water temperature
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, New Jersey · Sea/Coast
The current water temperature at Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City is 22.6 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: USGS).
The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.
Water quality
Official EPA rating: excellentMeasurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 119 data points since August 26, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 22.6 °C on September 20, 2026 · highest value: 26.6 °C on September 5, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 22.6 °C and 26.6 °C.
The current value is 2.3 °C below the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City right now?
The current water temperature is 22.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City?
Currently 22.6 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 24.9 °C.
How is the water quality at Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City?
The official classification is: excellent.
