Water temperature in Minehama-menagata
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 11:50 am (GMT+9)- Today
- 65.1–65.5 °F
- Air today
- 43 / 58 °F
- Wed 4
- 63.5 °F
- Wetsuit
- 3/2 mm
Today the water in Minehama-menagata is 65.3 °F and ranges 65.1–65.5 °F through the day, with the air between 43 °F and 58 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 63.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Minehama-menagata (1.1 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.
Big gap with the model, which gives 65.3 °F right now (3.4 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 14.4 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Minehama-menagata is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.1 °F).
- 51.8° 52°JanJ
- 48.6° 49°FebF
- 47.5° 47°MarM
- 49.5° 49°AprA
- 55.5° 56°MayM
- 64.1° 64°JunJ
- 71.1° 71°JulJ
- 76.9° 77°AugA
- 75.2° 75°SepS
- 68.9° 69°OctO
- 62.5° 62°NovN
- 56.9° 57°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Minehama-menagata is from July to September, when the water averages 71.1–76.9 °F.
The water is warmest in August (76.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (47.5 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 11 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 | 65.1–65.5 °F | 43 / 58 °F | 9.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 65.1–65.5 °F | 50 / 60 °F | 5.6 ft |
| Sat 31 | 64.8–65.1 °F | 47 / 61 °F | 7.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 64.0–64.8 °F | 44 / 50 °F | 8.9 ft |
| Mon 2 | 63.9–64.0 °F | 44 / 56 °F | 4.4 ft |
| Tue 3 | 63.7–63.9 °F | 42 / 53 °F | 6.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 63.3–63.7 °F | 38 / 54 °F | 5.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 66.0 °F | 65.3–66.7 °F |
| Tue 27 | 67.1 °F | 66.7–67.3 °F |
| Mon 26 | 67.5 °F | 67.3–67.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 67.3 °F | 66.7–67.6 °F |
| Sat 24 | 67.5 °F | 67.5–67.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 67.6 °F | 67.6–67.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 68.0 °F | 67.6–68.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 68.5 °F | 68.4–68.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 68.5 °F | 68.5–68.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 68.5 °F | 68.5–68.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 69.8 °F | 69.4–70.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 70.0 °F | 70.0–70.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–71.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 71.2 °F | 70.7–71.8 °F |
| Mon 12 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.4 °F |
| Sun 11 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.4 °F |
| Sat 10 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.4 °F |
| Thu 8 | 70.9 °F | 70.9–71.1 °F |
| Wed 7 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 71.2 °F | 71.2–71.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 72.0 °F | 71.8–72.0 °F |
| Fri 2 | 72.5 °F | 72.1–72.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 73.2 °F | 73.0–73.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
| Tue 29 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.7 °F |
| Mon 28 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 75.0 °F | 75.0–75.2 °F |
| Fri 25 | 75.2 °F | 75.2–75.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 75.6 °F | 75.4–75.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–75.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 76.1 °F | 75.9–76.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 76.1 °F | 75.7–76.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 75.7 °F | 75.4–76.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 75.6 °F | 75.2–76.3 °F |
| Fri 18 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–75.9 °F |
| Thu 17 | 76.1 °F | 75.9–76.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 76.3 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 76.8 °F | 76.6–76.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 77.0 °F | 76.8–77.2 °F |
| Sun 13 | 77.2 °F | 77.0–77.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 77.2 °F | 77.0–77.5 °F |
| Fri 11 | 77.4 °F | 77.2–77.7 °F |
| Thu 10 | 77.9 °F | 77.7–78.1 °F |
| Wed 9 | 78.3 °F | 78.1–78.4 °F |
| Tue 8 | 78.1 °F | 77.7–78.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 77.9 °F | 77.9–78.3 °F |
| Sun 6 | 78.4 °F | 78.3–78.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 78.8 °F | 78.6–79.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 78.8 °F | 78.6–79.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 78.8 °F | 78.4–79.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 79.5 °F | 79.3–79.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–80.8 °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 Minehama-menagataQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Minehama-menagata?
65.3 °F; through the day it ranges 65.1–65.5 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 63.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 3/2 mm (mild). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Minehama-menagata in October?
In October, the water in Minehama-menagata averages 68.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
How warm is the water in Minehama-menagata in August?
In August, the water in Minehama-menagata averages 76.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Minehama-menagata?
The best time to swim in Minehama-menagata is from July to September, when the water averages 71.1–76.9 °F. The water is warmest in August (76.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (47.5 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Minehama-menagata is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.1 °F).
More about Minehama-menagata today
Water temperature near Minehama-menagata
- Fukaura 68.2 °F · 23 mi
- Tennō 68.4 °F · 29 mi
- Oga 69.3 °F · 32 mi
- Ajigasawa 68.0 °F · 33 mi
- Tsugaru 64.2 °F · 39 mi
- Akita 67.3 °F · 42 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 1.8 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 11:50 am (local time).
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