Why is Florida beach water so warm?

Why is the water in Florida so hot? Simply put, the rise in water temperature is due to a combination of things. Long-term changes in the earth's climate are a contributing factor, but so is the lack of wind on the surface of Florida's oceans, which is a side effect of climate change.



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Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii It's ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States and has some of the warmest water, ranging from 77 to 82 degrees. What to do: The calm, clear waters are ideal for snorkeling.

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During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter. During the summer months, the Gulf of Mexico will be five or more degrees warmer than the Atlantic Ocean.

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You're probably wearing less clothes, and clothes provide shade, so you feel more of the sun on your skin. Sand is usually lightly-colored and thus reflective, which bounces more light (and thus heat) back at you.

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It is not all brown, the lakes and canals are but it is mostly caused by storm runoff, algae, and plantlife in those areas… Northern parts of FL will be darker than the southern regions of FL simply due to the fact that the further south you go on the Atlantic side the closer you get to the gulfstream…

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Water at the warmest beaches — Key West and Naples — averages 87 °F (31 °C) when the temperature peaks in July and August. That's the hottest ocean water to be found anywhere at any time in the United States.

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While the Gulf tends to have more lush sands, richer areas for beachcombing and clearer waters, the Atlantic has tons of activity, with hard-packed sands built for jogging and active waves for surfers.

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