Water temp?

[steve_m30]

I'm a Canadian looking to do some wakeboarding in the winter down south. I was just wondering what an average water temperature would be in the winter months for places like Arizona and Southern Cal? Also, what about Florida?
Thanks.

 

[12vMan]

Re: Water temp?

At Lake Mead, in October you can still get water temps in the low 80's. The temps drop sharply in Nov-Dec to the mid to low 60's. Water temps average in the 50's Jan through April, then climb back into the mid 60's in May, Mid 70's in June.

The Colorado River Temperatures vary greatly depending on what section of the river you're boating on. Below the dams are much colder, obviously, than farther down river. You can see river temps in the 40's below Hoover Dam, and in the 50's & 60's elsewhere.

Welcome and have fun!

 

[mike176]

Re: Water temp?

Water temp in Central Florida will be around the low 50s in the winter. I see people out on the lake in wetsuits all winter, but thats not for me. I don't want to get in the water till the air is in the 90s and the water hits the 80s.