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2009-08-07 10:03 AM

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Subject: How do I find out water temps in my area?
Is there someplace that typically houses these data? We have had an unseasonably cool August (not that I am complaining) and I'm wondering if I'll be swimming in much colder-than-usual water...

2009-08-07 10:05 AM
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Fishing pages tend to have temps. What lake(s) are you talking about and perhaps someone knows or can find them quickly.
2009-08-07 10:06 AM
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I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"
2009-08-07 10:36 AM
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I found my area on the Army Corps of Engineers website.
2009-08-07 11:23 AM
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2009-08-07 11:25 AM
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Subject: RE: How do I find out water temps in my area?
coast guard
maritime websites
river authorities

I've used em all...some will also show currents

2009-08-07 11:42 AM
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trishie - 2009-08-07 10:06 AM I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"


Great call, worked for the lake I wanted to know. Thanks.

What is normally the temp. where one may want to consider wearing a wetsuit?
2009-08-07 11:59 AM
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DJS - 2009-08-07 12:42 PM

trishie - 2009-08-07 10:06 AM I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"


Great call, worked for the lake I wanted to know. Thanks.

What is normally the temp. where one may want to consider wearing a wetsuit?


Legal temp = 78

Temp I would actually wear one would change by distance and whether I had full sleeve or no sleeve.
Somewhere around 70 for 1500 meters would be about right.
2009-08-07 12:02 PM
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DanielG - 2009-08-07 12:59 PM
DJS - 2009-08-07 12:42 PM
trishie - 2009-08-07 10:06 AM I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"


Great call, worked for the lake I wanted to know. Thanks.

What is normally the temp. where one may want to consider wearing a wetsuit?
Legal temp = 78Temp I would actually wear one would change by distance and whether I had full sleeve or no sleeve.Somewhere around 70 for 1500 meters would be about right.


Depends where you race, here in Quebec we can't wear a wetsuit when the water is at 72 and warmer.

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2009-08-07 12:57 PM
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If you're near any coasts, this is an excellent resource:

National Data Buoy Center

2009-08-07 1:00 PM
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use a thermometer ;-)  J.K.!!!

you can try to email the race director or contact #...your local Tri store or  LBS might know too. 

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US NODC Coastal Water Temperature Guide

i use that site, change it to your area..


best of luck!!



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2009-08-07 1:43 PM
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DanielG - 2009-08-07 11:59 AM
DJS - 2009-08-07 12:42 PM
trishie - 2009-08-07 10:06 AM I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"


Great call, worked for the lake I wanted to know. Thanks.

What is normally the temp. where one may want to consider wearing a wetsuit?
Legal temp = 78 Temp I would actually wear one would change by distance and whether I had full sleeve or no sleeve. Somewhere around 70 for 1500 meters would be about right.


The race is in South Dakota in 3 weeks. I checked today and the water temp. is 74. Being that it is only my 2nd tri, I don't have a wetsuit and was going without one. The race director said only 10% used them last year. It is a 500M swim.
2009-08-07 1:55 PM
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DJS - 2009-08-07 2:43 PM

DanielG - 2009-08-07 11:59 AM
DJS - 2009-08-07 12:42 PM
trishie - 2009-08-07 10:06 AM I think boating/ state park websites would have that information.

Just google "temperature of lake x"


Great call, worked for the lake I wanted to know. Thanks.

What is normally the temp. where one may want to consider wearing a wetsuit?
Legal temp = 78 Temp I would actually wear one would change by distance and whether I had full sleeve or no sleeve. Somewhere around 70 for 1500 meters would be about right.


The race is in South Dakota in 3 weeks. I checked today and the water temp. is 74. Being that it is only my 2nd tri, I don't have a wetsuit and was going without one. The race director said only 10% used them last year. It is a 500M swim.


If it's 70 or better don't sweat it. At 500M, if it's about 65 or higher, don't worry about it. Get your face in the water before the cannon goes off, though. Get over the initial shock, even that warm will have a mild brrrr factor.
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2009-08-07 7:34 PM
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Thanks a million for the suggestions. I will start checking them out. I'm in central Ohio; hopefully I'll find something!

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