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Water temperature in Salthouse

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:46 am (GMT)
Water now 55.2 °F
Today
55.0–55.4 °F
Air today
49 / 58 °F
Wed 4
54.5 °F
Wetsuit
5/4 mm with booties

Today the water in Salthouse is 55.2 °F and ranges 55.0–55.4 °F through the day, with the air between 49 °F and 58 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.

Measured by satellite

2 days ago, 0.6 mi from Salthouse 55.0 °F

This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Salthouse (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 11.9 °F (from August 30).

Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above 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 Salthouse is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.5 °F).

In Salthouse the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.

The water is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.4 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 12 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 55.0–55.4 °F 49 / 58 °F 0.7 ft
Fri 30 55.0–55.2 °F 48 / 58 °F 0.5 ft
Sat 31 55.0–55.2 °F 50 / 57 °F 0.7 ft
Sun 1 54.7–55.2 °F 49 / 55 °F 4.7 ft
Mon 2 54.5–54.7 °F 51 / 53 °F 4.8 ft
Tue 3 54.5–54.5 °F 49 / 55 °F 4.5 ft
Wed 4 54.5–54.5 °F 48 / 55 °F 3.5 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
Wed 28 55.2 °F55.0–55.4 °F
Tue 27 55.8 °F55.4–55.9 °F
Mon 26 55.2 °F54.5–55.8 °F
Sun 25 55.2 °F54.5–55.6 °F
Sat 24 55.4 °F55.2–55.9 °F
Fri 23 56.5 °F56.1–56.7 °F
Thu 22 56.3 °F56.3–56.7 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Wed 21 57.0 °F56.7–57.0 °F
Tue 20 57.0 °F57.0–57.0 °F
Mon 19 57.2 °F57.0–57.2 °F
Sun 18 57.6 °F57.4–57.9 °F
Sat 17 58.5 °F57.9–59.0 °F
Fri 16 59.4 °F59.0–59.5 °F
Thu 15 59.4 °F59.4–59.5 °F
Wed 14 59.0 °F58.6–59.5 °F
Tue 13 59.2 °F58.8–59.4 °F
Mon 12 58.6 °F58.5–59.0 °F
Sun 11 59.0 °F58.6–59.4 °F
Sat 10 59.9 °F59.5–60.4 °F
Fri 9 60.6 °F60.4–60.8 °F
Thu 8 61.0 °F60.8–61.7 °F
Wed 7 62.2 °F61.7–63.1 °F
Tue 6 63.1 °F63.0–63.3 °F
Mon 5 63.1 °F63.0–63.1 °F
Sun 4 63.1 °F63.0–63.3 °F
Sat 3 63.3 °F63.1–63.5 °F
Fri 2 63.5 °F63.3–63.7 °F
Thu 1 63.7 °F63.5–63.7 °F
Wed 30 63.7 °F63.5–63.9 °F
Tue 29 63.5 °F63.3–63.7 °F
Mon 28 63.5 °F63.5–63.7 °F
Sun 27 63.5 °F63.3–63.7 °F
Sat 26 63.7 °F63.5–63.9 °F
Fri 25 63.7 °F63.5–63.9 °F
Thu 24 63.7 °F63.5–63.9 °F
Wed 23 63.9 °F63.7–64.0 °F
Tue 22 64.0 °F63.5–64.6 °F
Mon 21 63.7 °F63.3–64.0 °F
Sun 20 63.7 °F63.5–63.9 °F
Sat 19 64.0 °F63.9–64.0 °F
Fri 18 64.0 °F63.9–64.2 °F
Thu 17 64.4 °F64.2–64.4 °F
Wed 16 64.8 °F64.6–65.3 °F
Tue 15 65.5 °F65.3–65.5 °F
Mon 14 65.3 °F64.9–65.7 °F
Sun 13 64.9 °F64.8–65.1 °F
Sat 12 64.8 °F64.6–64.9 °F
Fri 11 64.8 °F64.6–64.9 °F
Thu 10 64.6 °F64.4–64.8 °F
Wed 9 64.9 °F64.6–65.5 °F
Tue 8 65.7 °F65.5–65.8 °F
Mon 7 65.8 °F65.7–66.0 °F
Sun 6 65.8 °F65.7–66.0 °F
Sat 5 65.8 °F65.7–66.0 °F
Fri 4 66.4 °F66.0–66.4 °F
Thu 3 66.4 °F66.2–66.6 °F
Wed 2 66.4 °F66.2–66.9 °F
Tue 1 66.9 °F66.7–67.1 °F
Mon 31 67.1 °F66.9–67.3 °F
Sun 30 67.1 °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 SalthouseQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Salthouse?

55.2 °F; through the day it ranges 55.0–55.4 °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, 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 Salthouse in October?

In October, the water in Salthouse averages 55.6 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).

How warm is the water in Salthouse in August?

In August, the water in Salthouse averages 61.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).

When is the best time to swim in Salthouse?

In Salthouse the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.4 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Salthouse is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.5 °F).

More about Salthouse today

Water temperature near Salthouse

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 6.4 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 2:46 am (local time).

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