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Sanford Cove
Bay
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
bay in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy CFWM1, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy CFWM1 (14.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sanford Cove?
- Sanford Cove is a bay in Maine.
- What is the water temperature at Sanford Cove?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sanford Cove in Maine is 54°F (12°C), measured by NOAA buoy CFWM1, 14.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sanford Cove?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
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