50°F is cold water
A 5mm+ wetsuit for any real time in the water.
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.
Know before you go
Water temps, tides, and conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Frequently asked
What is the water temperature at Picnic Harbor, Rocky Bay right now?+
The latest reading near Picnic Harbor, Rocky Bay, Alaska is about 50°F, from Seldovia, AK buoy OVIA2. A 5mm+ wetsuit for any real time in the water.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Picnic Harbor, Rocky Bay?+
At about 50°F the water is cold. A 5mm+ wetsuit for any real time in the water.
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.
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