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Cannon Beach

Tourist attraction · Yakutat, Alaska

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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 YATA2, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM UTC
Water temp
54°F
12°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy YATA2 (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Cannon Beach

H: 57° L: 53°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
57°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
79%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
1.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
55°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
6 PM
Light rain shower
57°
9 PM
Light rain shower
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cannon Beach?
Cannon Beach is a tourist attraction in Yakutat, Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Cannon Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cannon Beach in Yakutat, Alaska is 54°F (12°C), measured by NOAA buoy YATA2, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Cannon Beach?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Cannon Beach rated?
Cannon Beach in Yakutat, Alaska has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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NF-99681, Yakutat, AK 99689

Yakutat, Alaska 99689

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