Water temperature in Klamath

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 7:04 pm (PDT)

Water now 54.5 °F

Today: 54.1–54.7 °F
Air today: 43 / 59 °F
Tue 3: 55.0 °F
Wetsuit: 5/4 mm with booties

Today the water in Klamath is 54.5 °F and ranges 54.1–54.7 °F through the day, with the air between 43 °F and 59 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.

The water over the next few days

54.7° 54.1°
Today
54.5° 54.1°
Thu 29
54.7° 54.1°
Fri 30
54.7° 54.3°
Sat 31
54.9° 54.3°
Sun 1
55.2° 54.5°
Mon 2
55.2° 54.7°
Tue 3
55.6° 54.9°
Wed 4
55.2° 55.0°
Thu 5
55.8° 55.2°
Fri 6

Water over the last 60 days

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Over these days it has dropped 3.2 °F (from August 29).

Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.

Water temperature by month vs. normal

The water off Klamath is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).

51.3° 51°
JanJ
51.3° 51°
FebF
51.2° 51°
MarM
51.5° 51°
AprA
51.6° 52°
MayM
52.0° 52°
JunJ
53.7° 54°
JulJ
55.1° 55°
AugA
54.6° 55°
SepS
53.7° 54°
OctO
53.1° 53°
NovN
52.1° 52°
DecD

Monthly normal
Today
Best time

In Klamath the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.

The water is warmest in August (55.1 °F on average) and coldest in March (51.2 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.5 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	54.1–54.7 °F	43 / 59 °F	5.5 ft
Thu 29	54.1–54.5 °F	45 / 59 °F	5.6 ft
Fri 30	54.1–54.7 °F	40 / 52 °F	4.9 ft
Sat 31	54.3–54.7 °F	39 / 51 °F	3.9 ft
Sun 1	54.3–54.9 °F	38 / 54 °F	5.4 ft
Mon 2	54.5–55.2 °F	40 / 56 °F	7.7 ft
Tue 3	54.7–55.2 °F	44 / 58 °F	7.6 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
Tue 27	54.3 °F	54.1–54.5 °F
Mon 26	54.1 °F	54.0–54.7 °F
Sun 25	53.8 °F	53.6–54.1 °F
Sat 24	53.6 °F	53.4–54.1 °F
Fri 23	53.6 °F	53.4–54.0 °F
Thu 22	54.0 °F	53.6–54.3 °F
Wed 21	53.6 °F	53.2–54.1 °F

Show all 60 days

Day	Water	Low / high
Tue 20	53.4 °F	53.1–54.0 °F
Mon 19	53.1 °F	52.7–53.6 °F
Sun 18	52.5 °F	52.2–53.1 °F
Sat 17	52.2 °F	51.8–52.7 °F
Fri 16	51.6 °F	51.3–52.2 °F
Thu 15	51.3 °F	50.7–52.0 °F
Wed 14	50.7 °F	50.2–51.3 °F
Tue 13	52.9 °F	50.5–53.8 °F
Mon 12	53.1 °F	53.1–53.2 °F
Sun 11	53.6 °F	53.2–53.8 °F
Sat 10	54.1 °F	53.8–54.9 °F
Fri 9	54.9 °F	54.7–55.4 °F
Thu 8	54.9 °F	54.3–55.6 °F
Wed 7	54.5 °F	54.1–55.2 °F
Tue 6	55.6 °F	54.5–56.5 °F
Mon 5	55.8 °F	55.2–56.3 °F
Sun 4	55.6 °F	55.4–56.1 °F
Sat 3	55.8 °F	55.2–56.3 °F
Fri 2	55.6 °F	55.2–56.3 °F
Thu 1	55.6 °F	55.0–56.3 °F
Wed 30	55.4 °F	55.0–56.1 °F
Tue 29	56.5 °F	55.4–57.0 °F
Mon 28	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Sun 27	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Sat 26	56.7 °F	56.3–57.4 °F
Fri 25	56.8 °F	56.5–57.2 °F
Thu 24	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Wed 23	56.7 °F	56.1–57.4 °F
Tue 22	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Mon 21	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Sun 20	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Sat 19	56.7 °F	56.3–57.2 °F
Fri 18	56.5 °F	55.9–57.0 °F
Thu 17	56.3 °F	55.8–57.0 °F
Wed 16	55.9 °F	55.6–56.8 °F
Tue 15	57.7 °F	56.1–58.5 °F
Mon 14	57.9 °F	57.7–58.3 °F
Sun 13	58.3 °F	57.7–59.0 °F
Sat 12	58.1 °F	57.6–58.8 °F
Fri 11	58.1 °F	57.7–58.8 °F
Thu 10	58.1 °F	57.6–58.8 °F
Wed 9	57.6 °F	57.0–58.6 °F
Tue 8	57.0 °F	56.5–57.9 °F
Mon 7	56.7 °F	56.1–57.4 °F
Sun 6	56.5 °F	55.9–57.4 °F
Sat 5	56.1 °F	55.6–57.0 °F
Fri 4	55.8 °F	55.2–56.5 °F
Thu 3	55.2 °F	54.9–55.8 °F
Wed 2	54.9 °F	54.7–55.2 °F
Tue 1	57.0 °F	55.4–57.6 °F
Mon 31	57.0 °F	56.7–57.4 °F
Sun 30	57.4 °F	56.8–58.3 °F
Sat 29	57.6 °F	57.4–57.9 °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 KlamathQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Klamath?

54.5 °F; through the day it ranges 54.1–54.7 °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 Klamath in October?

In October, the water in Klamath averages 53.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).

How warm is the water in Klamath in August?

In August, the water in Klamath averages 55.1 °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 Klamath?

In Klamath the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (55.1 °F on average) and coldest in March (51.2 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Klamath is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).

More about Klamath today

Water temperature near Klamath

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 4.6 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 7:04 pm (local time).

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