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Salisbury Sound

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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 ITKA2, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC
Water temp
55°F
13°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy ITKA2 (26.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Salisbury Sound

H: 61° L: 54°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
56°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
98%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
56°
3 AM
Fog
56°
6 AM
Light rain shower
56°
9 AM
Light rain shower
56°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 PM
Light rain shower
58°
9 PM
Light rain
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salisbury Sound?
Salisbury Sound is a bay in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Salisbury Sound?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Salisbury Sound in Alaska is 55°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy ITKA2, 26.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Salisbury Sound?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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