87°F is very warm water
Bath-warm. Tropical swimming, watch for a heat-tired body.
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.
Frequently asked
What is the water temperature at Shell Island right now?+
The latest reading near Shell Island, Louisiana is about 87°F, from LAWMA, Amerada Pass, LA buoy AMRL1. Bath-warm. Tropical swimming, watch for a heat-tired body.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Shell Island?+
At about 87°F the water is very warm. Bath-warm. Tropical swimming, watch for a heat-tired body.
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 Shell Island
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Shell Island. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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