Water temperature in Wrangell
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:10 am (AKDT)- Today
- 45.5–47.3 °F
- Air today
- 30 / 43 °F
- Wed 4
- 44.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Wrangell is 47.3 °F and ranges 45.5–47.3 °F through the day, with the air between 30 °F and 43 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 44.2 °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 Wrangell (0.5 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
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 11.2 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 45.5–47.3 °F | 30 / 43 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 44.1–45.5 °F | 27 / 46 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Sat 31 | 43.3–46.4 °F | 31 / 47 °F | 0.6 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.9–47.8 °F | 42 / 44 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Mon 2 | 45.9–47.7 °F | 39 / 44 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 44.6–45.7 °F | 40 / 48 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 43.9–44.4 °F | 43 / 51 °F | 0.3 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 | 47.5 °F | 46.4–47.8 °F |
| Tue 27 | 45.9 °F | 45.5–46.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 45.7 °F | 45.5–46.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 45.5 °F | 45.0–46.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 45.5 °F | 45.0–46.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 45.9 °F | 45.5–46.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 46.8 °F | 46.2–47.3 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 48.2 °F | 47.3–49.3 °F |
| Tue 20 | 49.6 °F | 48.0–50.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–48.6 °F |
| Sun 18 | 49.1 °F | 48.7–49.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–49.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 50.4 °F | 48.7–51.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 49.6 °F | 47.1–51.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 46.8 °F | 46.2–47.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 48.4 °F | 47.1–48.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 49.1 °F | 48.7–49.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–48.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 48.9 °F | 48.4–49.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 49.1 °F | 48.6–49.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 50.0 °F | 49.3–50.4 °F |
| Wed 7 | 50.5 °F | 50.2–50.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 52.3 °F | 51.1–52.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 52.9 °F | 51.8–53.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 51.3 °F | 50.9–51.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 50.7 °F | 50.2–50.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 52.0 °F | 51.6–52.3 °F |
| Tue 29 | 53.6 °F | 52.5–54.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 54.3 °F | 53.6–55.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 53.8 °F | 52.5–55.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 53.1 °F | 52.5–53.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 55.2 °F | 54.0–55.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 55.8 °F | 55.4–55.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 56.1 °F | 55.6–56.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–56.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 56.5 °F | 55.8–56.8 °F |
| Fri 18 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.8 °F |
| Thu 17 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–56.3 °F |
| Wed 16 | 55.6 °F | 55.2–55.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 57.0 °F | 55.9–58.1 °F |
| Mon 14 | 57.7 °F | 57.2–58.3 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.6 °F | 56.7–58.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 57.4 °F | 56.5–58.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 57.0 °F | 56.3–58.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.9 °F |
| Wed 9 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–58.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 58.6 °F | 57.4–59.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 58.6 °F | 57.7–59.4 °F |
| Sun 6 | 58.6 °F | 57.9–59.4 °F |
| Sat 5 | 58.6 °F | 57.7–59.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 58.3 °F | 57.4–59.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 57.7 °F | 56.8–59.0 °F |
| Wed 2 | 57.2 °F | 56.3–58.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 57.6 °F | 56.7–57.9 °F |
| Mon 31 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–58.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 58.6 °F | 58.1–59.4 °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 WrangellQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Wrangell?
47.3 °F; through the day it ranges 45.5–47.3 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 44.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
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.
More about Wrangell today
Water temperature near Wrangell
- Chichagof Pass 46.6 °F · 8.8 mi
- Petersburg 44.6 °F · 32 mi
- Coffman Cove 46.4 °F · 36 mi
- Port Protection 48.2 °F · 48 mi
- Meyers Chuck 49.5 °F · 51 mi
- Naukati Bay 46.2 °F · 52 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 0.9 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 12:10 am (local time).
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