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Ward Cove
Bay
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy KECA2, as of Aug 23, 5:18 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Alaska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy KECA2 (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:18 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ward Cove?
- Ward Cove is a bay in Alaska.
- What is the water temperature at Ward Cove?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Ward Cove in Alaska is 55°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy KECA2, 6.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Ward Cove?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Ward Cove rated?
- Ward Cove in Alaska has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 45 reviews.
- What amenities does Ward Cove have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Ward Cove include camping-nearby.
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