82°F is warm water
Comfortable swimming for most people.
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.
Frequently asked
What is the water temperature at Vaca Key, USCG Station, Florida Bay right now?+
The latest reading at Vaca Key, USCG Station, Florida Bay, Florida is about 82°F, from NOAA station 8723970. Comfortable swimming for most people.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Vaca Key, USCG Station, Florida Bay?+
At about 82°F the water is warm. Comfortable swimming for most people.
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.
Bridge clearances near Vaca Key, USCG Station, Florida Bay
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Vaca Key, USCG Station, Florida Bay. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
