Whittier water temp

This data the coastal Whittier 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 Whittier

Water temperature in Whittier today is 49.5°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Alaska near Whittier was recorded in 2018 and was 52.7°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2013 at 48.6°F. Sea water temperature in Whittier is expected to drop to 48.7°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Whittier is 51.4°F, the minimum temperature is 46.6°F, and the maximum is 55.6°F.

Throughout the year, the water temperature in Whittier does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Whittier in winter reaches 39.4°F, in spring 41.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 54.3°F, and in autumn it is 46.9°F.

Whittier water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Whittier is 29.32‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Whittier 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 Whittier. 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 Whittier. Data in table shown for September 20, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Whittier

Whittier weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Whittier temperature today (September 20, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Whittier.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
43.5°F	43.5°F	44.1°F	46.9°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
51.4°F	54.5°F	53.6°F	49.1°F

Whittier water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Whittier. 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 Whittier 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in Whittier

The nearest beaches and cities from Whittier 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

	Water	Weather		Wave
Cook Inlet	54.1°F	48.2°F		0' 11"
Anchor Point	51.1°F	50°F		1' 6"
Yakutat	55.8°F	50°F		7' 3"
Dillingham	50.2°F	51.8°F		0' 4"
Togiak	52.3°F	51.8°F		0' 8"
Glacier Bay	49.5°F	51.8°F		0' 6"
Haines	51.1°F	50°F		0' 1"
Skagway	50.5°F	50°F		0' 1"
Gustavus	50.5°F	51.8°F		1' 1"
Juneau	51.4°F	48.2°F		0' 4"

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Our report for Whittier is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.