Water temperature in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 1:05 pm (HST)- Today
- 78.6–79.0 °F
- Air today
- 74 / 76 °F
- Tue 3
- 77.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH is 78.8 °F and ranges 78.6–79.0 °F through the day, with the air between 74 °F and 76 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 77.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH (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.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Thu 29
- 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 0.9 °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 Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH is about normal for late October today.
- 75.8° 76°JanJ
- 75.3° 75°FebF
- 75.3° 75°MarM
- 75.9° 76°AprA
- 77.1° 77°MayM
- 78.2° 78°JunJ
- 78.8° 79°JulJ
- 79.7° 80°AugA
- 80.3° 80°SepS
- 80.1° 80°OctO
- 78.9° 79°NovN
- 77.1° 77°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH the water is pleasant year-round: 75.3–80.3 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in September (80.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (75.3 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.6 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 | 78.6–79.0 °F | 74 / 76 °F | 5.6 ft |
| Thu 29 | 78.4–78.8 °F | 76 / 78 °F | 6.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 78.4–78.8 °F | 77 / 78 °F | 5.8 ft |
| Sat 31 | 78.4–79.0 °F | 75 / 78 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 78.4–79.2 °F | 75 / 78 °F | 8.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 78.3–78.8 °F | 74 / 76 °F | 8.9 ft |
| Tue 3 | 77.5–78.1 °F | 74 / 76 °F | 8.1 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 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.3 °F |
| Sun 25 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 79.2 °F | 79.0–79.5 °F |
| Thu 22 | 79.2 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Wed 21 | 79.0 °F | 78.6–79.3 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Mon 19 | 79.2 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 79.3 °F | 79.2–79.5 °F |
| Sat 17 | 79.5 °F | 79.3–79.7 °F |
| Fri 16 | 79.7 °F | 79.5–80.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 80.6 °F | 80.2–81.0 °F |
| Mon 12 | 80.6 °F | 80.2–81.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 80.6 °F | 80.2–80.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 80.6 °F | 80.4–81.0 °F |
| Fri 9 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–81.0 °F |
| Thu 8 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.2 °F |
| Tue 6 | 79.7 °F | 79.3–80.1 °F |
| Mon 5 | 79.5 °F | 79.3–79.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Fri 2 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 80.1 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–79.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 79.2 °F | 78.8–79.5 °F |
| Sun 27 | 79.0 °F | 78.6–79.2 °F |
| Sat 26 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–79.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–80.6 °F |
| Tue 22 | 80.2 °F | 79.7–80.6 °F |
| Mon 21 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 80.1 °F | 79.9–80.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 80.4 °F | 80.2–80.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 80.6 °F | 80.4–81.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 80.8 °F | 80.4–81.0 °F |
| Wed 16 | 80.8 °F | 80.4–81.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–80.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.4 °F |
| Fri 11 | 80.2 °F | 80.1–80.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 80.6 °F | 80.2–81.0 °F |
| Wed 9 | 80.4 °F | 79.9–80.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 79.7 °F | 79.2–80.1 °F |
| Mon 7 | 79.7 °F | 79.5–79.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 79.7 °F | 79.5–80.1 °F |
| Sat 5 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–79.9 °F |
| Fri 4 | 79.7 °F | 79.3–79.9 °F |
| Thu 3 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.2 °F |
| Sat 29 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.2 °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 Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBHQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH?
78.8 °F; through the day it ranges 78.6–79.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 77.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH in October?
In October, the water in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH averages 80.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH in September?
In September, the water in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH averages 80.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH?
In Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH the water is pleasant year-round: 75.3–80.3 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in September (80.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (75.3 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH is about normal for late October today.
More about Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH today
Water temperature near Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH
- Waimanalo 79.3 °F · 6.9 mi
- Hālawa Heights 79.9 °F · 11 mi
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam 79.9 °F · 14 mi
- Lā‘ie 79.3 °F · 18 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 7.3 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 1:05 pm (local time).
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