Why is the sun hotter on the beach?

Not only do the oceans cover more than 2/3 of the Earth's surface, they also absorb more sunlight and store more heat. Additionally the oceans retain heat longer. The Sun's rays also penetrate the oceans to a depth of many meters, but only heat up the top layer of the sand or soil.



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AND YES, THE WATER DOES INTENSIFY THE SUN'S RAYS. And the reason you've been waiting to hear, confirmed — yes, the sun does reflect off of the ocean (or lake or swimming pool) and its rays are intensified as they reach your skin, making your more susceptible to a sunburn.

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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. Living along the shoreline does have its benefits.

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Sand can be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature is only 75 degrees; indeed, when the ambient temperature is 90 degrees, the sand can be over 120 degrees, a passage from the study said. As a point of reference, temperatures in Tampa are forecasted to peak between 89 and 97 degrees from Aug.

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In the summer months, the water off of Miami gets as hot as 86 degrees on average. Second highest is off the west coast of Kauai in the Hawaiian island chain, which reaches 83 degrees on average. During the winter months, the west coast of Kauai is the hottest at about 77 degrees average.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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