Chesapeake Bay water temperature

Chesapeake Bay, Fossil Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Chesapeake Bay is 31.8 °C (as of September 2, 2026, source: NOAA NERRS SWMP · Proxy).

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

31.8 °C

Measured: September 2, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.8° · ☀️ Air 32.6°

Nearby waters

Chesapeake Bay, Taskinas Creek · 0.9 km away31.8 °C Chesapeake Bay, Sweethall Pier · 23.8 km away30.1 °C Dragon Swamp at Mascot, Virginia · 24.8 km away25.0 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA · 28.6 km away28.8 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center · 28.7 km away28.7 °C

More measuring points: Chesapeake Bay

Taskinas Creek31.8 °C Sweethall Pier30.1 °C Railroad28.2 °C Otter Point Creek26.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chesapeake Bay right now?
The current water temperature is 31.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chesapeake Bay?
Currently 31.8 °C (updated continuously).

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