Is 66 degrees too cold for beach?

According to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, water temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit should be treated with caution. Water temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit makes it difficult to control your breathing, and anything lower than 40 degrees is painfully cold.



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Close-in ocean temp is currently low 60's. If you happen to have a Southerly or westerly breeze, 65 can be very pleasant on the beach. If it's a northerly wind or one coming off the water, the actual temp on the beach will be much closer to the water temp, regardless of the reported air temperature.

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Beach weather in the mid-60s can change in an instant depending on cloud cover and wind speeds. While at times you may feel fine in just a short-sleeve tee, one gust of wind later, you'll be glad you packed your favorite pullover . Temperatures in the 60s also mean you should wear pants to the beach instead of shorts.

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The smell of the ocean breeze also contributes to your soothed state, which may have something to do with the negative ions in the air that you're breathing in.

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Staying Warm at the Beach no Matter the Season
  1. Check the Forecast. While the weather forecast can't always predict everything, it's good to do before going to the beach. ...
  2. Pick the Right Fabric. ...
  3. Layering is Great. ...
  4. Sun and Wind Protection. ...
  5. Cold for Hot. ...
  6. Keep your Heart Rate Elevated. ...
  7. Bring Snacks. ...
  8. Bring the Cozy.


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Water takes a lot more energy to heat up and cool down than land does. Because of this, our summers are always cooler right at the beaches, and our winters are typically warmer.

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