86°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.
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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 Dog Island, St. Thomas right now?+
The latest reading near Dog Island, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands is about 86°F, from Lameshur Bay, St John, VI buoy LAMV3. Bath-warm. Tropical swimming, watch for a heat-tired body.
Is the water warm enough to swim at Dog Island, St. Thomas?+
At about 86°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.
