Anchorage water temp
This data the coastal Anchorage ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Anchorage
Water temperature in Anchorage today is 49.6°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Alaska near Anchorage was recorded in 2018 and was 52°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2015 at 45.7°F. Sea water temperature in Anchorage is expected to drop to 45.9°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Anchorage is 45.7°F, the minimum temperature is 39.2°F, and the maximum is 53.6°F.
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Anchorage does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Anchorage in winter reaches 36°F, in spring 37.6°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 55.6°F, and in autumn it is 46°F.
Anchorage water temperature now
| October 6, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 49.6°F |
| October 5, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 49.8°F |
The ocean salinity in Anchorage is 19.58‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Anchorage for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Anchorage. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Anchorage. Data in table shown for October 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0' 7" | 0' 5" | 0' 4" | 0' 4" |
| 0.17 m | 0.13 m | 0.11 m | 0.1 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0' 4" | 0' 4" | 0' 3" | 0' 3" |
| 0.11 m | 0.1 m | 0.08 m | 0.08 m |
Surf report in Anchorage
Anchorage weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Anchorage temperature today (October 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Anchorage.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | |  |
| 48°F | 48.2°F | 47.5°F | 47.7°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  | |
| 49.6°F | 49.8°F | 48.4°F | 46.2°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Anchorage: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Anchorage water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Anchorage. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Anchorage on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.1°F | 31.1°F | 38.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in January | ||||
| February | 35.1°F | 30.4°F | 37.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in February | ||||
| March | 34.5°F | 29.7°F | 36.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in March | ||||
| April | 35.1°F | 30.4°F | 40.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in April | ||||
| May | 43°F | 33.8°F | 53.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in May | ||||
| June | 52°F | 45.1°F | 61.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in June | ||||
| July | 56.8°F | 51.3°F | 64.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in July | ||||
| August | 58.1°F | 53.1°F | 64.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in August | ||||
| September | 53.8°F | 47.8°F | 59.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in September | ||||
| October | 45.7°F | 39.2°F | 53.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in October | ||||
| November | 38.5°F | 32.5°F | 43.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in November | ||||
| December | 36.7°F | 32.4°F | 39.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Anchorage in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Anchorage
