Chesapeake Bay water temperature

Chesapeake Bay, Otter Point Creek · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Chesapeake Bay is 26.8 °C (as of September 1, 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.

26.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 26.8° · ☀️ Air 30.2° · high today 33.1°

Nearby waters

Foster Branch near Joppatowne, Maryland · 7.5 km away24.1 °C Plumtree Run near Bel Air, Maryland · 8.0 km away24.8 °C Susquehanna River near Darlington, Maryland · 21.9 km away27.3 °C Atlantic, Tolchester Beach · 26.5 km away28.4 °C Atlantic, Tolchester Beach, MD · 26.6 km away28.1 °C

More measuring points: Chesapeake Bay

Taskinas Creek31.3 °C Sweethall Pier29.8 °C Railroad29.3 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chesapeake Bay right now?
The current water temperature is 26.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chesapeake Bay?
Currently 26.8 °C (updated continuously).

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