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.
Tripod Beach water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
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)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2°C | 8.4°C | 10°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 6.4°C | 7.9°C | 9.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 6.5°C | 8°C | 9.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 6.8°C | 8.6°C | 10.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 8.7°C | 10.1°C | 12°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 10.6°C | 11.7°C | 13.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 11.5°C | 13°C | 14.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 11°C | 13.1°C | 15.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 10.7°C | 12.3°C | 14.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 8.9°C | 10.8°C | 12.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 8.3°C | 10°C | 12.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 7.4°C | 9°C | 11.4°C | Very 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.