Chesapeake Bay water temperature

Chesapeake Bay, Claybank · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Chesapeake Bay is 17.1 °C (as of October 27, 2026, source: NOAA NERRS SWMP).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

17.1 °C

Measured: October 27, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.1° · ☀️ Air 19.8°

Nearby waters

Chesapeake Bay, Fossil Beach · 10.9 km away16.4 °C Chesapeake Bay, Taskinas Creek · 11.9 km away16.4 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA · 17.7 km away17.5 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center · 17.8 km away17.5 °C Storm Drain, Rivers Rdg Cir near Newport News, Virginia · 20.4 km away18.0 °C

More measuring points: Chesapeake Bay

Sweethall Pier17.4 °C Fossil Beach16.4 °C Taskinas Creek16.4 °C Otter Point Creek16.0 °C Railroad14.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chesapeake Bay right now?
The current water temperature is 17.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chesapeake Bay?
Currently 17.1 °C (updated continuously).

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