Chesapeake Bay water temperature

Chesapeake Bay, Taskinas Creek · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Chesapeake Bay is 31.3 °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.

31.3 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.3° · ☀️ Air 29.9° · high today 34.1°

Nearby waters

Chesapeake Bay, Sweethall Pier · 22.9 km away29.8 °C Dragon Swamp at Mascot, Virginia · 24.4 km away24.6 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA · 29.5 km away29.1 °C Atlantic, Yorktown USCG Training Center · 29.6 km away29.2 °C Storm Drain at Rivers Rdg Cir near Newport News, Virginia · 30.5 km away23.1 °C

More measuring points: Chesapeake Bay

Sweethall Pier29.8 °C Railroad29.3 °C Otter Point Creek26.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chesapeake Bay right now?
The current water temperature is 31.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chesapeake Bay?
Currently 31.3 °C (updated continuously).

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