Gulf water temp

I don't know where there thermometer is located, but in Blue Mtn Beach today, I would guess the Gulf temp in the surf to be around 68F degrees. The Lakes around here are around 77F-79F degrees at the surface and around 72F degrees 7 ft below. There is no way in heck that the Gulf temps in this area are near that temp as of today.

I don't know where there thermometer is located, but in Blue Mtn Beach today, I would guess the Gulf temp in the surf to be around 68F degrees. The Lakes around here are around 77F-79F degrees at the surface and around 72F degrees 7 ft below. There is no way in heck that the Gulf temps in this area are near that temp as of today.

Well, Pcola is the closest observation station for SST's. I think NOAA probably knows what they are doing. No matter how you slice it, jOE, water temps are way above normal for late March. I'm sure it has to do with above-average air temps and no rain.

http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/egof.html

Also, pull up the images from late March over the last few years and compare for yourself.

http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/avhrr/gm/averages/index.html

I'm not suggesting that NOAA doesn't know how to take temperature readings, but maybe they are getting some really warm water hitting that particular bouy. I do think the water temps are a little warmer right now than norm, but April is only a couple of days away, plus, I never test the Gulf temps with a thermometer. Lake temps are in line with the norm. The Gulf is still too cold for my booty to be jumping in over my head, although I thought about jumping in today, clothes and all, it looked so gorgeous.

PCB news stations are saying temps are 70-71. That's about what it feels like- and way too cold for me too! But it didn't seem to bother all the dumba$$es swimming and kayaking in Grayton today! Western Lake outflow was perfect, however.

PCB news stations are saying temps are 70-71. That's about what it feels like- and way too cold for me too! But it didn't seem to bother all the dumba$$es swimming and kayaking in Grayton today! Western Lake outflow was perfect, however.

80 is my cutoff point. And I personally still find it a little cool. Perfect water temp for swimming (at least for me) is around 85.

80 is my cutoff point. And I personally still find it a little cool. Perfect water temp for swimming (at least for me) is around 85.

I'm with ya. That is the temperature where I make like a manatee and float around in the warm water!

Pensacola always warms up sooner than Destin, Walton and PCB. It's because of a natural current that runs onshore from the timberholes. So, while the temp reading of 77 is somewhat high for this time of year, it isn't out of line with the observed cooler temps further east -totally normal.

Related to this is the cobia season. Almost always, the first cobe will be caught between Navarre and the Pensacola pier. These fish are resident cobes, spending the winter in the timber holes and similar, deep-water areas. The reason is that these resident fish follow the warm water current inshore and along the beach. These fish are usually smaller than the migrating fish. The migrating fish that come up from the Dry Tortugas don't do so until a trigger is pulled, based on a combination of minutes of moonlight per night and water temp. When you see cobes caught between Destin and PCB, you know that the migrating fish are here, and that's when you'll see the 100+ lb'ers- the ones that win $100,000 for the angler.

Pensacola always warms up sooner than Destin, Walton and PCB. It's because of a natural current that runs onshore from the timberholes. So, while the temp reading of 77 is somewhat high for this time of year, it isn't out of line with the observed cooler temps further east -totally normal.

Related to this is the cobia season. Almost always, the first cobe will be caught between Navarre and the Pensacola pier. These fish are resident cobes, spending the winter in the timber holes and similar, deep-water areas. The reason is that these resident fish follow the warm water current inshore and along the beach. These fish are usually smaller than the migrating fish. The migrating fish that come up from the Dry Tortugas don't do so until a trigger is pulled, based on a combination of minutes of moonlight per night and water temp. When you see cobes caught between Destin and PCB, you know that the migrating fish are here, and that's when you'll see the 100+ lb'ers- the ones that win $100,000 for the angler.

That's just what I was gonna say. ;-)

That's just what I was gonna say. ;-)

Sure you were!!!!;-)

Sure you were!!!!;-)

;-)

I finally started surfing without a wetsuit this week. Actually, last week. I thought the water seemed cooler this year then last.

I finally started surfing without a wetsuit this week. Actually, last week. I thought the water seemed cooler this year then last.

i went surfing the last two weeks....but only with a full wetsuit....it has been soooo beautiful in the water...Mr. SURF'S surf report has been saying were supposed to get some swell today!!! You going out Bobby J???

i went surfing last week with no wetsuit. water was about 68-69. a little chilly at first but after you dive in it is very refreshing.

i went surfing the last two weeks....but only with a full wetsuit....it has been soooo beautiful in the water...Mr. SURF'S surf report has been saying were supposed to get some swell today!!! You going out Bobby J???

You bet! It looks like I may be able to put away the longboard and go with a shortie. Lonboarding is funn but I like to short board more. I was looking at the bouys and Saturday looks the best.

You bet! It looks like I may be able to put away the longboard and go with a shortie. Lonboarding is funn but I like to short board more. I was looking at the bouys and Saturday looks the best.

where do you usually go out? maybe we could hook up...you could give me a few pointers..

You bet! It looks like I may be able to put away the longboard and go with a shortie. Lonboarding is funn but I like to short board more. I was looking at the bouys and Saturday looks the best.

Is a short board the same as a boogie board?

Is a short board the same as a boogie board?

A couple of feet longer than your ironing board.

where do you usually go out? maybe we could hook up...you could give me a few pointers..

Depends which way the wind is blowing and my work schedule. My office is just up from the 83 access at Blue Mountain. I have been surfing there allot lately. There is a nice break to the left of the beach walk over. Sometimes I go to Destin when the wind is pushing hard in that direction. It really depends on the wind. Most of the time you can find me at Blue Mountain. Call my cell when it is up and I would love to give you some pointers. Remember, surfing is all about paddling and finding the sweet spot on your board. Catching a wave and surfing is the reward!

Mango, my short boards range from 6'2' to 6'8". I would never be caught on a sponge (boogie Board)!

Mango, my short boards range from 6'2' to 6'8". I would never be caught on a sponge (boogie Board)!

I ride a sponge because it hurts a lot less when I run into people.

Pensacola always warms up sooner than Destin, Walton and PCB. It's because of a natural current that runs onshore from the timberholes. So, while the temp reading of 77 is somewhat high for this time of year, it isn't out of line with the observed cooler temps further east -totally normal.

Related to this is the cobia season. Almost always, the first cobe will be caught between Navarre and the Pensacola pier. These fish are resident cobes, spending the winter in the timber holes and similar, deep-water areas. The reason is that these resident fish follow the warm water current inshore and along the beach. These fish are usually smaller than the migrating fish. The migrating fish that come up from the Dry Tortugas don't do so until a trigger is pulled, based on a combination of minutes of moonlight per night and water temp. When you see cobes caught between Destin and PCB, you know that the migrating fish are here, and that's when you'll see the 100+ lb'ers- the ones that win $100,000 for the angler.

What the heck is a timber hole?
And Hop ..pleeasseeee.... the tar, the tar!!!

franny...please don't say timber hole and reference my tar in the same post...

BTW HOP! If that tar is you, we may need to discuss surf wear before we get started

This would look more like it:

franny...please don't say timber hole and reference my tar in the same post...

BTW HOP! If that tar is you, we may need to discuss surf wear before we get started

This would look more like it: