Is Hawaii water warmer than Florida?

So overall, compared to those warm water areas of the U.S. Gulf and Florida, Hawaiian waters are warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. As a general rule, Hawaiian waters average 77 degrees in the wintertime to 82 degrees in the summertime.



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They're actually really close. For example, in Kauai, which is the northernmost of the major Hawaiian Islands, ocean temperatures range from 77°F to 83°F. On the beach resort side of Hawaii (Big) Island, ocean temperatures range between 77°F and 81°F.

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They're actually really close. For example, in Kauai, which is the northernmost of the major Hawaiian Islands, ocean temperatures range from 77°F to 83°F. On the beach resort side of Hawaii (Big) Island, ocean temperatures range between 77°F and 81°F.

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Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel in New Zealand has hot water that reaches up to 64 degrees C. It's not the water in the sea, however, but the water that bubbles up through the sand from the geothermal springs.

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Ocean Conditions Even though January is one of Hawaii's cooler months, the ocean temperatures are still warm enough to allow you to swim comfortably. You can expect the ocean temperatures to reach around 72 to 76 degrees F, making the water just slightly cooler than the outside temperatures at the peak of the day.

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Best Time for Snorkeling and Swimming: Great swimming and snorkeling are possible year-round in Hawaii, but during summer months (May through September) water is warmer, waves are smaller, and skies are sunnier, making conditions ideal for these water-based activities.

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Hawaii Weather in February Hawaii in February sees ideal temperatures in the 78 to 80 F range. The waters and beaches remain warm and inviting all year round. With this weather, beaches are the perfect spot for sunbathing and water sports.

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The sediment in Hawaii's oceans is made up of volcanic rock, coral, and shells which are heavy and not easily stirred up. The sediment quickly settles on the ocean floor, keeping the water clear.

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The weather in Hawaii and Mexico are gorgeous. Mexico may get unbearably hot sometimes in summer. The temperature does not shoot up more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Hawaii. Weather in Hawaii is more pleasant than Mexico although it is not very hot in Mexico.

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Florida's Gulf Coast, which is famous for its powder-like, white-sand beaches and emerald-hued waters, offers beachgoers a slightly warmer water temp (up to 5° more in the summer months) and calmer waters which is great for watersport activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

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Hawaii has semi-tropical weather. Temperatures usually range from 75-90 degrees year round in the daytime, and 70-80 degrees at night. Temperatures in the winter months may be a little cooler, where nighttime temperatures can sometimes fall into the 50's.

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While the water temperature in Kona Hawaii is typically much warmer than waters off of the Mainland United States some people still get cold while snorkeling on the Big Island. and some may be surprised or even shocked by the temperature when they first get in. As you get closer to the equator the water gets warmer.

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Whether you want to get some extra Vitamin D or surf with the locals, these are the best Hawaiian beaches to keep you warm during the winter.
  • Waimea Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Yokohama Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Kalapaki Beach, Kauai. ...
  • Kehana Beach, Big Island. ...
  • Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ...
  • Lanikai Beach, Oahu. ...
  • Punaluu Beach, Big Island.


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