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Little Portage Bay

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Cold waterGood conditions today

bay in Cook County, Minnesota, 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 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy GDMM5, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
51°F
10°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy GDMM5 (42.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Little Portage Bay

H: 74° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
66°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
56%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Moderate rain
56°
3 AM
Moderate rain
56°
6 AM
Fog
57°
9 AM
Light drizzle
58°
12 PM
Cloudy
64°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Overcast
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Portage Bay?
Little Portage Bay is a bay in Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Little Portage Bay?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Little Portage Bay in Minnesota is 51°F (10°C), measured by NOAA buoy GDMM5, 42.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Portage Bay?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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