Where is Pontiac Bay?

Pontiac Bay is a bay in Washington.

What is the water temperature at Pontiac Bay?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Pontiac Bay in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy TCNW1, 30 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Pontiac Bay

Bay

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 King County, Washington, 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 TCNW1, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC

Water temp

57°F

14°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy TCNW1 (30 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at Pontiac Bay

H: 76° L: 55°

Clear

64°

Feels like 65°

Precipitation

30%

Humidity

83%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

65°

3 AM

63°

6 AM

63°

9 AM

64°

12 PM

71°

3 PM

76°

6 PM

69°

9 PM

57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pontiac Bay?: Pontiac Bay is a bay in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Pontiac Bay?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Pontiac Bay in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy TCNW1, 30 miles away.
Can you swim at Pontiac 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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