38°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.
Know before you go
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 Red Dog Dock right now?+
The latest reading at Red Dog Dock, Alaska is about 38°F, from NOAA station 9491094. Dry suit or a thick wetsuit, gloves and hood.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Red Dog Dock?+
At about 38°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.
