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Water temperature in Cottlesville

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 10:11 pm (GMT-2:30)
Water now 42.1 °F
Today
42.1–42.6 °F
Air today
34 / 38 °F
Tue 3
40.6 °F
Wetsuit
6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves

Today the water in Cottlesville is 42.1 °F and ranges 42.1–42.6 °F through the day, with the air between 34 °F and 38 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 40.6 °F by Tuesday 3.

Measured by satellite

Yesterday, 0.7 mi from Cottlesville 44.2 °F

This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Cottlesville (0.7 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

Water over the last 60 days

Over these days it has dropped 23.9 °F (from August 29).

Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−0.7 °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 Cottlesville is about normal for late October today.

In Cottlesville the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.

The water is warmest in August (56.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.9 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.7 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 42.1–42.6 °F 34 / 38 °F 5.4 ft
Thu 29 42.1–42.4 °F 38 / 45 °F 4.7 ft
Fri 30 42.4–42.8 °F 42 / 55 °F 4.1 ft
Sat 31 42.4–43.0 °F 35 / 43 °F 4.3 ft
Sun 1 42.1–42.4 °F 33 / 38 °F 4.5 ft
Mon 2 41.5–42.1 °F 35 / 43 °F 3.3 ft
Tue 3 39.7–41.4 °F 31 / 36 °F 3.6 ft

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 43.3 °F42.6–43.7 °F
Mon 26 43.7 °F43.5–43.7 °F
Sun 25 43.7 °F43.3–43.9 °F
Sat 24 43.9 °F43.7–43.9 °F
Fri 23 44.2 °F44.1–44.2 °F
Thu 22 44.2 °F44.2–44.4 °F
Wed 21 44.2 °F43.7–44.4 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Tue 20 43.3 °F43.2–43.7 °F
Mon 19 43.2 °F42.8–43.5 °F
Sun 18 44.6 °F43.5–45.7 °F
Sat 17 46.0 °F45.9–46.6 °F
Fri 16 46.9 °F46.0–48.0 °F
Thu 15 48.4 °F48.2–48.6 °F
Wed 14 48.6 °F48.4–48.7 °F
Tue 13 49.3 °F48.9–49.8 °F
Mon 12 50.2 °F49.8–50.5 °F
Sun 11 51.3 °F50.5–51.8 °F
Sat 10 52.2 °F51.8–52.5 °F
Fri 9 52.3 °F51.8–52.7 °F
Thu 8 51.6 °F51.3–51.8 °F
Wed 7 52.7 °F51.8–53.4 °F
Tue 6 53.2 °F53.1–53.6 °F
Mon 5 52.9 °F52.7–53.1 °F
Sun 4 53.2 °F53.1–53.8 °F
Sat 3 54.0 °F54.0–54.1 °F
Fri 2 53.8 °F53.6–54.0 °F
Thu 1 53.8 °F53.4–54.0 °F
Wed 30 53.4 °F53.1–53.8 °F
Tue 29 52.9 °F52.7–53.1 °F
Mon 28 52.9 °F52.5–53.4 °F
Sun 27 52.9 °F52.7–53.1 °F
Sat 26 52.9 °F52.3–53.2 °F
Fri 25 52.3 °F51.8–52.7 °F
Thu 24 51.8 °F51.4–52.2 °F
Wed 23 51.4 °F51.1–51.8 °F
Tue 22 52.2 °F51.8–52.3 °F
Mon 21 51.1 °F50.7–51.6 °F
Sun 20 51.3 °F50.9–52.5 °F
Sat 19 56.1 °F52.9–57.6 °F
Fri 18 57.7 °F57.6–58.1 °F
Thu 17 57.9 °F57.6–58.3 °F
Wed 16 57.9 °F57.2–58.8 °F
Tue 15 57.0 °F56.8–57.4 °F
Mon 14 56.5 °F56.3–56.8 °F
Sun 13 55.8 °F55.4–56.3 °F
Sat 12 56.3 °F55.4–57.4 °F
Fri 11 57.0 °F56.5–57.6 °F
Thu 10 55.9 °F55.6–56.3 °F
Wed 9 56.1 °F55.9–56.8 °F
Tue 8 58.6 °F57.0–60.4 °F
Mon 7 60.3 °F59.9–60.8 °F
Sun 6 61.7 °F60.6–62.8 °F
Sat 5 63.5 °F63.0–63.9 °F
Fri 4 63.7 °F63.1–64.4 °F
Thu 3 63.5 °F63.0–64.0 °F
Wed 2 63.0 °F62.6–63.5 °F
Tue 1 63.0 °F62.6–63.9 °F
Mon 31 64.8 °F64.0–65.7 °F
Sun 30 66.2 °F65.7–67.1 °F
Sat 29 67.3 °F66.9–67.6 °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 CottlesvilleQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Cottlesville?

42.1 °F; through the day it ranges 42.1–42.6 °F.

Will the water get warmer or colder?

It cools over the next few days: about 40.6 °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 Cottlesville in October?

In October, the water in Cottlesville averages 46.0 °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 Cottlesville in August?

In August, the water in Cottlesville averages 56.0 °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 Cottlesville?

In Cottlesville the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (56.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.9 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Cottlesville is about normal for late October today.

More about Cottlesville today

Water temperature near Cottlesville

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 3.1 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 10:11 pm (local time).

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