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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.
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bay in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, 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 KECA2, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM UTC
Water temp
57°F
14°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy KECA2 (37.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Portage Bay

H: 70° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
66°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
62%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Fog
58°
3 AM
Fog
57°
6 AM
Mist
56°
9 AM
Overcast
58°
12 PM
Cloudy
68°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Mist
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Bay?
Portage Bay is a bay in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Portage Bay?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Bay in Alaska is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy KECA2, 37.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Bay?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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