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Portage Lagoon

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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bay in Aleutians West 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 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy ATKA2, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC
Water temp
47°F
8°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy ATKA2 (38.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Portage Lagoon

H: 55° L: 49°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
54°
|
Feels like 47°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
93%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
1.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
49°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
6 PM
Light drizzle
54°
9 PM
Light drizzle
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Lagoon?
Portage Lagoon is a bay in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Portage Lagoon?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Lagoon in Alaska is 47°F (8°C), measured by NOAA buoy ATKA2, 38.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Lagoon?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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