Washington, United States
Coastal Waters47.88°N, 124.59°WStation UN-WAS-THI

Third Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Third Beach water temperature

13.5
56.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters47.88°N, 124.59°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
59°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
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.9°C
57°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Third Beach.
Confidence: High

Third Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Third Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at13.5°C (56.3°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
13
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
14
Sep
12
Oct
11
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.2°C8.9°C10.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7°C8.7°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.8°C9.1°C10.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.6°C9.9°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.6°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.4°C12.5°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.9°C13.2°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.7°C13.1°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.3°C13.5°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.5°C12.1°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.4°C11°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.1°C9.8°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Third Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Third Beach this time of year is 13.5°C (56.3°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 Third Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Third Beach average around13.5°C (56.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.3°C and a maximum of 16.2°C.

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