85°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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Frequently asked
What is the water temperature at Reaves Point right now?+
The latest reading near Reaves Point, North Carolina is about 85°F, from Wilmington, NC buoy WLON7. Bath-warm. Tropical swimming, watch for a heat-tired body.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Reaves Point?+
At about 85°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 Reaves Point
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Reaves Point. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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