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Henderson Inlet

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
Cold waterCool today

inlet of southern Puget Sound in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy TCNW1, as of Aug 23, 8:54 AM UTC
Water temp
57°F
14°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy TCNW1 (21.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:54 AM UTC.

Weather at Henderson Inlet

H: 78° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
81%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Henderson Inlet?
Henderson Inlet is a bay in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Henderson Inlet?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Henderson Inlet in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy TCNW1, 21.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Henderson Inlet?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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