Water temperature in Rikuzen-Takata
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:20 pm (GMT+9)- Today
- 64.4–64.4 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 57 °F
- Wed 4
- 63.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 3/2 mm
Today the water in Rikuzen-Takata is 64.4 °F and ranges 64.4–64.4 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 57 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Rikuzen-Takata (1.4 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 64.4 °F right now (2.9 °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 10.4 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.0 °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 Rikuzen-Takata is about normal for late October today.
- 51.3° 51°JanJ
- 46.9° 47°FebF
- 45.3° 45°MarM
- 48.5° 48°AprA
- 53.9° 54°MayM
- 61.6° 62°JunJ
- 67.2° 67°JulJ
- 72.2° 72°AugA
- 70.9° 71°SepS
- 65.9° 66°OctO
- 60.9° 61°NovN
- 56.1° 56°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Rikuzen-Takata is from August to September, when the water averages 70.9–72.2 °F.
The water is warmest in August (72.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (45.3 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.8 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 | 64.4–64.4 °F | 36 / 57 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 64.4–64.6 °F | 50 / 69 °F | 4.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 64.2–64.4 °F | 48 / 66 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 64.0–64.2 °F | 43 / 55 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Mon 2 | 64.0–64.0 °F | 43 / 59 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 63.9–64.0 °F | 38 / 59 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Wed 4 | 63.7–63.9 °F | 37 / 59 °F | 3.0 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 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–65.1 °F |
| Tue 27 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.5 °F |
| Mon 26 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 66.2 °F | 66.2–66.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 66.6 °F | 66.4–66.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 67.8 °F | 67.3–68.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 68.9 °F | 68.4–69.4 °F |
| Tue 20 | 69.4 °F | 69.4–69.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 69.4 °F | 69.4–69.4 °F |
| Sun 18 | 69.4 °F | 69.4–69.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 69.6 °F | 69.6–69.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 70.0 °F | 69.8–70.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 70.2 °F | 70.0–70.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 69.8 °F | 69.1–70.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 69.1 °F | 69.1–69.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 69.1 °F | 69.1–69.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 69.3 °F | 69.1–69.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 69.4 °F | 69.3–70.0 °F |
| Fri 9 | 69.6 °F | 69.4–70.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 69.8 °F | 69.6–70.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.4 °F |
| Mon 5 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 70.5 °F | 70.3–70.5 °F |
| Sat 3 | 70.3 °F | 70.3–70.5 °F |
| Fri 2 | 70.5 °F | 70.3–70.7 °F |
| Thu 1 | 71.1 °F | 70.5–71.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 71.4 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Fri 25 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 71.8 °F | 71.4–72.3 °F |
| Wed 23 | 71.6 °F | 71.1–72.3 °F |
| Tue 22 | 71.6 °F | 70.9–72.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–71.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 70.5 °F | 70.5–70.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 70.5 °F | 70.3–70.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 71.8 °F | 70.5–73.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 73.2 °F | 73.0–73.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 73.6 °F | 73.0–74.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 73.2 °F | 72.9–73.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 72.9 °F | 72.9–73.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 72.9 °F | 72.5–73.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 73.2 °F | 72.7–73.6 °F |
| Tue 8 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–74.1 °F |
| Mon 7 | 73.2 °F | 73.2–73.4 °F |
| Sun 6 | 73.6 °F | 73.4–73.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 74.3 °F | 73.8–74.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 74.7 °F | 74.3–75.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 75.6 °F | 75.2–75.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 75.0 °F | 75.0–75.4 °F |
| Mon 31 | 75.0 °F | 75.0–75.2 °F |
| Sun 30 | 75.2 °F | 75.2–75.4 °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 Rikuzen-TakataQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Rikuzen-Takata?
64.4 °F; through the day it ranges 64.4–64.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Rikuzen-Takata in October?
In October, the water in Rikuzen-Takata averages 65.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Rikuzen-Takata in August?
In August, the water in Rikuzen-Takata averages 72.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Rikuzen-Takata?
The best time to swim in Rikuzen-Takata is from August to September, when the water averages 70.9–72.2 °F. The water is warmest in August (72.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (45.3 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Rikuzen-Takata is about normal for late October today.
More about Rikuzen-Takata today
Water temperature near Rikuzen-Takata
- Kesennuma 64.4 °F · 9.2 mi
- Kamaishi 64.8 °F · 21 mi
- Minamisanriku 64.8 °F · 26 mi
- Ōtsuchi 64.8 °F · 27 mi
- Yamada 64.8 °F · 35 mi
- Onagawa 66.6 °F · 41 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 8.5 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 2:20 pm (local time).
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