48°F is very cold water
Dry suit or a thick wetsuit, gloves and hood.
Sea temperature drives everything from what fish are biting to how long you can safely stay in. It lags the air by weeks, so a warm day doesn’t mean warm water. Check it before you swim, dive, or head out.
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Water temps, tides, and conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Pathr nautical charts
Explore water temperatures on the chart
Select a coastal location on Pathr’s nautical chart to check the latest available NOAA or NDBC water temperature. Readings may come from a nearby sensor when a spot has none of its own.
Nearby water temperatures
Frequently asked
What is the water temperature at Landlocked Bay, Port Fidalgo right now?+
The latest reading near Landlocked Bay, Port Fidalgo, Alaska is about 48°F, from Valdez, AK buoy VDZA2. Dry suit or a thick wetsuit, gloves and hood.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Landlocked Bay, Port Fidalgo?+
At about 48°F the water is very cold. Dry suit or a thick wetsuit, gloves and hood.
Where does Pathr's water temperature data come from?+
Water temperatures come from NOAA and NDBC sensors. When a spot has no sensor of its own, we use the nearest reporting station. In the Pathr app the temperature shown tracks the station closest to your position on the chart.
