British Columbia, Canada
Gulf of Alaska50.87°N, 128.05°WStation CA-BRI-TRI

Tripod Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Gulf of Alaska, warmest around August at about 13.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Tripod Beach water temperature

12.3
54.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Alaska50.87°N, 128.05°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
56.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Tripod Beach.
Confidence: High

Tripod Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Tripod Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at13.1°C (55.6°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
8
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
10
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
12
Sep
11
Oct
10
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.2°C8.4°C10°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.4°C7.9°C9.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.5°C8°C9.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.8°C8.6°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.7°C10.1°C12°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.6°C11.7°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.5°C13°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11°C13.1°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.7°C12.3°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October8.9°C10.8°C12.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.3°C10°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.4°C9°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Tripod Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Tripod Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Tripod Beach this time of year is 12.3°C (54.1°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Tripod Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Tripod Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Tripod Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Tripod Beach average around12.3°C (54.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.7°C and a maximum of 14.6°C.

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