Water Temperature of Woods Hole in Woods Hole, MA
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:06 AM EST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Eel Pond; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Little Harbor; Vineyard SouthSponsored Content
Station Name: Woods Hole
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: -16 feet
Sensor Depth: -6 feet
Nearest Address:
86 Water St
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Barnstable County
GPS Coordinates: 41.523613, -70.671112
Nearby Water Temperatures
Childs River, Waquoit Village, MA (8.8 mi)Nantucket Sound, West Yarmouth, MA (20.4 mi)
Taunton River, Fall River, MA (28.4 mi)
Taunton River, Bridgewater, MA (31.9 mi)
Mill River, Taunton, MA (33.8 mi)
Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI (33.9 mi)
Nantucket Sound, Nantucket, MA (34 mi)
Providence River, Barrington, RI (37.2 mi)
Great Harbor, North Kingstown, RI (38.5 mi)
Pleasant Bay, Chatham, MA (38.9 mi)
Herring River, Wellfleet, MA (42.1 mi)
Providence River, Providence, RI (42.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, New Shoreham, RI (45.1 mi)
Quonapaug Brook, North Scituate, RI (50.8 mi)
Moswansicut Stream, North Scituate, RI (52 mi)
Weather for Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Current Weather

Humidity: 98%
Feels Like: 61.9°F
Wind: S 2.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.7 mph
Precipitation: 0.12 in
Cloud Cover: 87%
Visibility: 4 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 57°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 57°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:35 AM - 12:05 PM9:58 PM - 12:28 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM2:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 2:25AM EST until November 8 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:25 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Flood Watch issued November 6 at 2:30PM EST until November 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:30 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and Western Plymouth MA and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rain today through Saturday morning may result in an additional 2 to 3 inches of rainfall across RI and Southeast MA, with a low risk (less than 30 percent) of isolated higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 2:25AM EST until November 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:25 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:35 AM - 12:05 PM9:58 PM - 12:28 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM2:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 25.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:21 AM - 12:51 PM10:44 PM - 1:14 AM
Minor Periods
5:20 AM - 6:50 AM3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 28 mph
UV Index: 4
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM11:34 PM - 2:04 AM
Minor Periods
6:26 AM - 7:56 AM3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
