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Water temperature in Charlo

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 7:54 pm (ADT)
Water now 46.0 °F
Today
46.0–46.4 °F
Air today
27 / 48 °F
Tue 3
45.1 °F
Wetsuit
6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves

Today the water in Charlo is 46.0 °F and ranges 46.0–46.4 °F through the day, with the air between 27 °F and 48 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 45.1 °F by Tuesday 3.

Measured by satellite

Yesterday, 0.6 mi from Charlo 45.9 °F

This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Charlo (0.6 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

Water over the last 60 days

Over these days it has dropped 21.6 °F (from August 29).

Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.

Water temperature by month vs. normal

The water off Charlo is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.1 °F).

In Charlo the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.

The water is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.1 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 13 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses

Water and air, day by day

DayWaterAirMax wave
Today 46.0–46.4 °F 27 / 48 °F —
Thu 29 45.9–46.6 °F 36 / 58 °F —
Fri 30 46.0–46.6 °F 42 / 55 °F —
Sat 31 45.9–46.4 °F 33 / 43 °F —
Sun 1 45.5–45.9 °F 31 / 48 °F —
Mon 2 45.3–45.5 °F 38 / 50 °F —
Tue 3 45.0–45.1 °F 33 / 45 °F —

Which wetsuit to wear

WaterWetsuitHow it feels
< 52 °F6/5 mm with hood, booties and glovesVery cold: full kit only
52°–57 °F5/4 mm with bootiesCold: takes your breath away
57°–63 °F4/3 mmCool
63°–66 °F3/2 mmMild
66°–72 °FShorty (springsuit)Pleasant
72°–75 °FRash guard or topVery pleasant
> 75 °FNo wetsuitWarm

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.

DayWaterLow / high
Tue 27 46.8 °F46.4–47.1 °F
Mon 26 47.3 °F47.1–47.5 °F
Sun 25 47.3 °F46.9–47.7 °F
Sat 24 47.5 °F47.1–47.7 °F
Fri 23 47.8 °F47.7–48.0 °F
Thu 22 48.2 °F48.0–48.2 °F
Wed 21 48.6 °F48.2–48.9 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Tue 20 49.3 °F48.9–49.5 °F
Mon 19 49.5 °F49.1–50.0 °F
Sun 18 49.6 °F49.5–50.2 °F
Sat 17 50.7 °F50.2–51.1 °F
Fri 16 51.4 °F51.1–52.0 °F
Thu 15 52.2 °F52.0–52.5 °F
Wed 14 52.7 °F52.5–53.1 °F
Tue 13 53.4 °F53.2–53.6 °F
Mon 12 54.0 °F53.6–54.1 °F
Sun 11 54.3 °F54.1–54.5 °F
Sat 10 54.9 °F54.7–55.2 °F
Fri 9 55.4 °F55.4–55.6 °F
Thu 8 55.6 °F55.4–55.9 °F
Wed 7 56.1 °F55.9–56.7 °F
Tue 6 57.2 °F56.8–57.7 °F
Mon 5 57.9 °F57.7–58.3 °F
Sun 4 58.5 °F58.3–58.6 °F
Sat 3 58.8 °F58.6–59.0 °F
Fri 2 59.7 °F59.2–60.4 °F
Thu 1 59.7 °F58.8–60.6 °F
Wed 30 59.4 °F59.0–59.9 °F
Tue 29 59.7 °F59.4–59.9 °F
Mon 28 59.5 °F59.4–59.7 °F
Sun 27 59.9 °F59.5–60.3 °F
Sat 26 60.1 °F59.4–60.8 °F
Fri 25 59.9 °F59.0–60.6 °F
Thu 24 59.7 °F59.0–60.4 °F
Wed 23 59.5 °F59.2–59.9 °F
Tue 22 60.4 °F60.1–60.6 °F
Mon 21 60.8 °F60.6–61.0 °F
Sun 20 61.3 °F61.0–61.7 °F
Sat 19 62.1 °F61.7–62.6 °F
Fri 18 63.0 °F62.6–63.1 °F
Thu 17 63.1 °F62.8–63.5 °F
Wed 16 63.5 °F62.8–64.2 °F
Tue 15 63.3 °F62.8–63.7 °F
Mon 14 63.7 °F63.3–64.0 °F
Sun 13 63.3 °F63.0–63.9 °F
Sat 12 63.3 °F62.8–64.0 °F
Fri 11 63.7 °F63.3–64.2 °F
Thu 10 64.4 °F64.0–64.8 °F
Wed 9 64.4 °F64.0–64.8 °F
Tue 8 65.1 °F64.8–65.7 °F
Mon 7 65.7 °F65.3–66.0 °F
Sun 6 65.8 °F65.7–66.0 °F
Sat 5 66.2 °F66.0–66.2 °F
Fri 4 66.4 °F66.2–66.7 °F
Thu 3 66.6 °F66.4–66.9 °F
Wed 2 67.1 °F66.7–67.5 °F
Tue 1 66.9 °F66.4–67.5 °F
Mon 31 67.3 °F67.1–67.8 °F
Sun 30 68.2 °F67.8–68.4 °F
Sat 29 68.4 °F68.0–69.1 °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 CharloQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Charlo?

46.0 °F; through the day it ranges 46.0–46.4 °F.

Will the water get warmer or colder?

It cools over the next few days: about 45.1 °F by Tuesday 3.

Which wetsuit do I need today?

With the water as it is today, 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.

How warm is the water in Charlo in October?

In October, the water in Charlo averages 49.4 °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 Charlo in August?

In August, the water in Charlo averages 62.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).

When is the best time to swim in Charlo?

In Charlo the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.1 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Charlo is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.1 °F).

More about Charlo today

Water temperature near Charlo

Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.

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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 3.5 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 7:54 pm (local time).

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