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Pickering Passage

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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strait between the mainland and Hartstine Island in Mason 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 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy TCNW1, as of Aug 23, 4:54 PM UTC
Water temp
58°F
14°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy TCNW1 (22.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:54 PM UTC.

Weather at Pickering Passage

H: 77° L: 57°
Cloudy
Cloudy
66°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
74%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
2.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
61°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Cloudy
59°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
63°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pickering Passage?
Pickering Passage is a bay in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Pickering Passage?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Pickering Passage in Washington is 58°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy TCNW1, 22.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Pickering Passage?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Pickering Passage have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Pickering Passage include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby