Water temperature in Burnside-Gorge
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 2:56 pm (PDT)- Today
- 53.1–53.4 °F
- Air today
- 41 / 53 °F
- Tue 3
- 52.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Burnside-Gorge is 53.2 °F and ranges 53.1–53.4 °F through the day, with the air between 41 °F and 53 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 52.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Burnside-Gorge (1.7 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 7.7 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+1.7 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Burnside-Gorge is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.7 °F).
- 46.3° 46°JanJ
- 46.2° 46°FebF
- 46.8° 47°MarM
- 48.1° 48°AprA
- 50.1° 50°MayM
- 51.9° 52°JunJ
- 53.2° 53°JulJ
- 53.6° 54°AugA
- 52.4° 52°SepS
- 50.2° 50°OctO
- 48.6° 49°NovN
- 47.2° 47°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Burnside-Gorge the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (53.6 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (53.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (46.2 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.3 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 53.1–53.4 °F | 41 / 53 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Thu 29 | 52.9–53.1 °F | 41 / 51 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 52.5–52.9 °F | 41 / 50 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 52.3–52.5 °F | 40 / 51 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 52.2–52.5 °F | 39 / 52 °F | 0.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 52.2–52.5 °F | 41 / 51 °F | 0.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 52.2–52.3 °F | 42 / 53 °F | 0.5 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 53.6 °F | 53.4–53.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 53.8 °F | 53.8–54.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 53.8 °F | 53.8–54.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.1 °F |
| Wed 21 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 54.5 °F | 53.8–54.9 °F |
| Mon 19 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 54.0 °F | 53.6–54.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–54.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 54.5 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Tue 13 | 55.9 °F | 54.3–56.3 °F |
| Mon 12 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 56.5 °F | 56.1–56.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 55.8 °F | 55.2–56.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 56.7 °F | 55.6–57.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 57.9 °F | 57.4–58.5 °F |
| Mon 5 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.1 °F |
| Sun 4 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 58.3 °F | 56.5–58.6 °F |
| Mon 28 | 58.6 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 58.8 °F | 58.3–59.2 °F |
| Sat 26 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 58.3 °F | 58.3–58.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.8 °F |
| Tue 22 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–59.0 °F |
| Sun 20 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 58.3 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Thu 17 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 57.0 °F | 56.7–57.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 58.8 °F | 57.0–59.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 59.2 °F | 59.2–59.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 59.2 °F | 58.8–59.5 °F |
| Fri 11 | 58.8 °F | 58.5–59.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.0 °F |
| Wed 9 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 59.5 °F | 58.3–60.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Sun 6 | 59.2 °F | 58.8–59.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 59.4 °F | 59.2–59.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 59.9 °F | 59.4–60.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 60.1 °F | 60.1–60.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 61.7 °F | 60.4–62.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 61.9 °F | 61.5–62.2 °F |
| Sun 30 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.5 °F |
| Sat 29 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.7 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Burnside-GorgeQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Burnside-Gorge?
53.2 °F; through the day it ranges 53.1–53.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 52.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Burnside-Gorge in October?
In October, the water in Burnside-Gorge averages 50.2 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only).
How warm is the water in Burnside-Gorge in August?
In August, the water in Burnside-Gorge averages 53.6 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
When is the best time to swim in Burnside-Gorge?
In Burnside-Gorge the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (53.6 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (53.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (46.2 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Burnside-Gorge is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.7 °F).
More about Burnside-Gorge today
Water temperature near Burnside-Gorge
- Saanich Core 53.2 °F · 0.8 mi
- Ardmore 53.4 °F · 14 mi
- East Sooke 53.1 °F · 15 mi
- Friday Harbor 53.4 °F · 18 mi
- Port Angeles 51.8 °F · 23 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 6.1 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:56 pm (local time).
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