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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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bay in Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy ITKA2, as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM UTC
Water temp
56°F
13°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy ITKA2 (30.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Whitewater Bay

H: 56° L: 45°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
45°
|
Feels like 43°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
95%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
55°
3 AM
Overcast
50°
6 AM
Light rain shower
46°
9 AM
Light rain shower
46°
12 PM
Light rain shower
50°
3 PM
Light rain shower
51°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
49°
9 PM
Overcast
49°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitewater Bay?
Whitewater Bay is a bay in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Whitewater Bay?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Whitewater Bay in Alaska is 56°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy ITKA2, 30.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Whitewater Bay?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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