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Is it too cold to swim in Madeira Beach?
The latest NASA JPL satellite analysis, dated November 3, 2026, gives 77°F (25.2°C) at the nearest water pixel. That is warm water.
Above 77°F, the temperature below which cold water starts to affect breathing control. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards.
How cold is too cold to swim?Water temperature through the year
Average water temperature by month, satellite 2016–2025. Warmest in July.
Average ocean temperature by month
| Month | Average | Coldest year | Warmest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F | 60°F | 66°F |
| February | 65°F | 61°F | 68°F |
| March | 70°F | 68°F | 73°F |
| April | 75°F | 74°F | 78°F |
| May | 80°F | 78°F | 83°F |
| June | 85°F | 84°F | 86°F |
| July | 87°F | 86°F | 89°F |
| August | 87°F | 86°F | 89°F |
| September | 85°F | 84°F | 87°F |
| October | 80°F | 77°F | 82°F |
| November | 73°F | 70°F | 75°F |
| December | 67°F | 65°F | 69°F |
Other water temperature readings nearby
| Source | Water | Distance | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg tide station | 77°F | 10 mi | 2 h ago |
| Clearwater Beach tide station | 75°F | 13 mi | 2 h ago |
| Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) buoy | 77°F | 16 mi | 84 min ago |
| Port Manatee tide station | 76°F | 18 mi | 2 h ago |
| Sparkman Channel Entrance tide station | 76°F | 23 mi | 54 min ago |
| East Bay tide station | 76°F | 24 mi | 2 h ago |
Water temperatures at nearby beaches
Frequently asked questions
Is it too cold to swim in Madeira Beach?
The latest NASA JPL satellite analysis, dated November 3, 2026, gives 77°F (25.2°C) at the nearest water pixel. That is warm water. Above 77°F, the temperature below which cold water starts to affect breathing control. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards. How cold is too cold?
When is the water warmest at Madeira Beach?
Based on satellite data from 2016 to 2025, the water is warmest in July (average 87°F) and coldest in January (average 63°F).
Where does this water temperature come from?
We show NASA JPL’s daily MUR satellite analysis for the nearest water, about 0.5 mi away, when no suitable current in-water sensor is available. Satellite values are typically a degree or two cooler than afternoon readings at the shore. Satellite vs. buoy temperatures.
Sources: NASA JPL MUR satellite analysis; NOAA National Data Buoy Center; NOAA Tides & Currents; forecast and alerts from the National Weather Service. Readings are provisional. All Florida water temperatures · Methodology