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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM.
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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 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy UNLA2, as of Aug 21, 11:48 PM UTC
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM. NWS Anchorage AK
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM. NWS Anchorage AK
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM. NWS Anchorage AK
Water temp
49°F
10°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy UNLA2 (14.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:48 PM UTC.

Weather at Portage Bay

H: 53° L: 46°
Mist
Mist
53°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
97%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
48°
3 AM
Overcast
48°
6 AM
Cloudy
47°
9 AM
Fog
46°
12 PM
Overcast
48°
3 PM
Fog
50°
6 PM
Light drizzle
49°
9 PM
Light drizzle
46°

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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 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Bay in Alaska is 49°F (10°C), measured by NOAA buoy UNLA2, 14.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Bay?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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