Gig Harbor Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

12.1°C / 53.8°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from Tacoma, WA: 13.3°C / 55.9°F

Current weather

17°C / 62°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
54%

The measurements for the water temperature in Gig Harbor, Washington are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Gig Harbor water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Gig Harbor average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Gig Harbor
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.7 6.7 7.1 9.2 10.6 10.9 9.2 8.2 7.4
Max °C 8.6 8.4 8.8 8.6 9.5 10.2 11.5 12.9 12.5 11.8 10.1 8.8
Min °F 44.5 44.3 44.5 44.8 45.2 46 49.4 52 52.3 49.6 47.5 45.9
Max °F 46.6 46.3 46.9 46.7 48 49.1 51.7 54.3 53.9 52.2 49.4 47.3

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 53.1°F / 11.7°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 45.3°F / 7.4°C.