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Post by PolarGreen12 on Jun 8, 2016 1:18:38 GMT
Is it warm enough in January for swimming in the Gulf? Possible trip opportunity in early January to go to Destin. But really only want to go if it's warm enough to lay on the beach like a lump and swim.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 8, 2016 1:38:35 GMT
Depends. Mostly on where you are from and what you consider 'too cold.' One thing to keep in mind is that North Florida actually has a winter and it can be quite chilly. Check the historical temps for the area-you may be surprised at the results. January and February are typically the coldest months. As for being able to swim, the water temp is going to be a lot cooler and only the hardiest of people are going to be swimming in January. The water gets really cold, like in the 60 degree range for that time of year. My guess is right now it is in the mid to low 80's right now. I know that there are those who consider me a wimp, but the water is just now warm enough for me to go in the water.  Having said that though, some of my absolute favorite beach trips are ones that it was so cold we were bundled up in coats and wishing for a fire. |
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Post by walkerdill on Jun 8, 2016 1:43:16 GMT
I would say too cold. Mostly because of the wind on the beach not so much the temperature of the water. That said my kid was swimming in our non heated pool on Christmas. The temperature varies so much.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Jun 8, 2016 1:45:03 GMT
Well balls. Guess I'll go further south to the Caribbean.
Thanks for the info ladies.
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Post by beachbum on Jun 8, 2016 1:46:29 GMT
I live in SW Florida and find early January too cold for me to swim in the Gulf. Water temps would run in the low 60s in January in the Destin area, far too cold for me. I have friends with a condo in Gulf Shores (close to Destin) and they got a little snow in January this year.
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Post by mom on Jun 8, 2016 1:56:03 GMT
I went to Daytona Beach in February - it was way too cold to stay in the water for much for than a photo op.
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Post by mcscrapper on Jun 8, 2016 3:43:12 GMT
We go to Orange Beach / Gulf Shores around the first part of February every year for soccer and it is way too cold to get in the water. It is also usually pretty windy during that time of the year.
I'm usually in jeans and a long sleeve shirt most of the weekend we are there.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 5:04:34 GMT
Too cold + you might want to check out different social media sources for SWFL: The Clean Water Movement. The water ALL over FL has become really filthy and our Governor is doing nothing to help it. It's terrible! Fort Myers and Miami were cited, as well as many other areas. We've had 2 Shell oil spills in a few weeks, we've had outbreaks of tons of algae blooms, we've had sea lice beginning to pop up on our beaches, as well as many dead dolphins/manatees/sharks/fish/turtles... And right now (due to the storms), Tampa Bay is full of raw sewage. So, I'd rethink any trip to FL!
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