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Empire water temp

This data the coastal Empire 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 water temperature in Empire

Water temperature in Empire today is 65.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Empire was recorded in 2021 and was 70.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2023 at 64.8°F. Water temperature in Empire is expected to drop to 64.6°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Empire is 65.5°F, the minimum temperature is 57.7°F, and the maximum is 71.6°F.

The swimming season in Empire lasts from July to August. During those months, Empire water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Empire in winter reaches 38.5°F, in spring 38.8°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 63°F, and in autumn it is 57°F.

Empire water temperature now


September 5, 2025
today temp
65.7°F
September 4, 2025
yesterday temp
65.1°F


Surf Forecast in Empire 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 Empire. 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 Empire. Data in table shown for September 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
2' 5"2' 4"3' 7"7' 4"
0.74 m0.7 m1.1 m2.23 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
7' 6"5' 9"5' 0"4' 10"
2.28 m1.74 m1.53 m1.47 m

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Empire wave height and direction

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Empire wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Empire temperature today (September 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Empire.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
59.9°F56.8°F58.5°F56.1°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
56.3°F57.4°F57°F56.7°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Empire: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Empire water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Empire. 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 Empire 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

MonthAvrMinMax
January37.9°F32.4°F42.1°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in January
February35.2°F30.7°F38.8°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in February
March35.2°F30.6°F39.2°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in March
April37.8°F31.1°F43.3°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in April
May43.3°F35.2°F54.9°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in May
June54.1°F42.3°F64.9°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in June
July65.8°F53.2°F74.8°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in July
August68.7°F61.3°F74.7°Fwarm
Water temperature in Empire in August
September65.5°F57.7°F71.6°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in September
October56.8°F47.7°F65.3°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in October
November48.7°F41.7°F56.3°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in November
December42.4°F37°F48.2°Fcold
Water temperature in Empire in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Empire

Water temperature in Empire

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Where is the warmest sea water in the world?

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Water temperature: min 60°F
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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Empire with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Glen Haven66.7°F57.2°F4' 10"
Port Oneida66.9°F57.2°F4' 10"
Greilickville69.3°F57.2°F2' 4"
Leland67.5°F59°F3' 11"
Arcadia64°F57.2°F4' 8"
Traverse City69.3°F57.2°F2' 4"
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay69.3°F57.2°F2' 4"
Pierport63.5°F57.2°F4' 8"
Acme69.1°F57.2°F2' 4"
East Bay69.1°F57.2°F2' 4"

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