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The Portage
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
channel between Hale Passage and Portage Bay in Whatcom County, Washington, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy 46088, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46088 (35.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Portage?
- The Portage is a bay in Washington.
- What is the water temperature at The Portage?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at The Portage in Washington is 54°F (12°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46088, 35.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at The Portage?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.
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