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This data the coastal Prudhoe Bay 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 Prudhoe Bay

Water temperature in Prudhoe Bay today is 38.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Prudhoe Bay was recorded in 2019 and was 41.7°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2015 at 31.6°F. Sea water temperature in Prudhoe Bay is expected to drop to 34°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Prudhoe Bay is 35.6°F, the minimum temperature is 29.5°F, and the maximum is 45.9°F.

Throughout the year, the water temperature in Prudhoe Bay does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in winter reaches 28.8°F, in spring 28.9°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 34.2°F, and in autumn it is 31.6°F.

Prudhoe Bay water temperature now


September 15, 2025
today temp
38.1°F
September 14, 2025
yesterday temp
38.1°F


The ocean salinity in Prudhoe Bay is 20.35‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Prudhoe Bay 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 Prudhoe Bay. 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 Prudhoe Bay. Data in table shown for September 16, 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
0' 7"0' 6"0' 6"0' 6"
0.18 m0.16 m0.15 m0.15 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
0' 6"0' 6"0' 6"0' 7"
0.15 m0.16 m0.16 m0.19 m

Surf report in Prudhoe Bay

Prudhoe Bay wave height and direction

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Prudhoe Bay wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Prudhoe Bay temperature today (September 16, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Prudhoe Bay.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
33.4°F33.6°F32.9°F34.9°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
37.9°F38.5°F36.9°F35.1°F

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

Prudhoe Bay water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Prudhoe Bay. 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 Prudhoe Bay 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
January28.8°F28°F29.5°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in January
February28.8°F28.6°F29.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in February
March28.8°F28.4°F29.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in March
April28.8°F28.4°F31.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in April
May29.3°F28.8°F33.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in May
June30.6°F28.8°F37.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in June
July33.8°F28.8°F40.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in July
August38.1°F33.1°F44.2°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in August
September35.6°F29.5°F45.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in September
October30.6°F27.9°F37.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in October
November28.9°F27.1°F30.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in November
December28.8°F28.2°F29.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Prudhoe Bay in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Prudhoe Bay

Water temperature in Prudhoe Bay

Where is the warmest sea water in the world?

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Prudhoe Bay 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
Point Lay42.4°F41°F1' 2"
Tuktoyaktuk43.9°F46.4°F0' 7"
Point Hope44.8°F46.4°F1' 2"
Nome48.4°F46.4°F0' 9"
Diomede44.6°F44.6°F1' 1"
Anchorage55.2°F53.6°F0' 7"
Valdez52°F44.6°F1' 3"
Whittier51.6°F48.2°F0' 4"
Prince William Sound54.3°F48.2°F2' 2"
Cordova54°F55.4°F2' 3"

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