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That water temp does sound horrible, no less for a workout. Looks like you didn't stick to intervals, which is a good thing in that bathtub.
My community pool here is probably similar. The few times I've gone, I just swim a little, lounge a little, and drink plenty of water.

You've done stand up paddle boarding, haven't you?
You might end up in the water a little, so dress to tolerate that.
I think you've been going to the gym and doing box jumps and such? Otherwise, your legs may be sore for a few days.

Its really flat all over - make sure some isn't pulling your leg about ocean temps. Surfline says 81F at Corolla and Duck pier and 78-83F at Rodanthe, Avon, and Frisco piers. Predictions are for only a little wave height increase (from 1'+ to maybe 2'+ later in the week. Pretty flat predicted through sunday 7/31. If you are looking to ride some of these wind swell waves, go at low tide with a long board, paddle board, or bogey board and fins. Sometimes bigger sets will roll in periodically if you're patient enough to wait.

Originally Posted by aztimm

That water temp does sound horrible, no less for a workout. Looks like you didn't stick to intervals, which is a good thing in that bathtub.
My community pool here is probably similar. The few times I've gone, I just swim a little, lounge a little, and drink plenty of water.

You've done stand up paddle boarding, haven't you?
You might end up in the water a little, so dress to tolerate that.
I think you've been going to the gym and doing box jumps and such? Otherwise, your legs may be sore for a few days.

I have never done stand up paddle boarding. Kind of excited about it! Hopefully, the legs won't be too sore!

Originally Posted by Sojerz

Its really flat all over - make sure some isn't pulling your leg about ocean temps. Surfline says 81F at Corolla and Duck pier and 78-83F at Rodanthe, Avon, and Frisco piers. Predictions are for only a little wave height increase (from 1'+ to maybe 2'+ later in the week. Pretty flat predicted through sunday 7/31. If you are looking to ride some of these wind swell waves, go at low tide with a long board, paddle board, or bogey board and fins. Sometimes bigger sets will roll in periodically if you're patient enough to wait.

It was truly the most frigid water that I've ever been in. Just frigid. I got that temp from a surf report. It seemed about 10 degrees warmer today when I went in, but tons of jellyfish. It is very flat.

Maybe a cold water upwelling. It happened earlier this summer along NJ coast too, temp dropped to 60ish and the water turned very clear and greenish. 61 is awfully cold without a wetsuit (way too cold for me). Hope it keeps getting warmer.

Originally Posted by Sojerz

Maybe a cold water upwelling. It happened earlier this summer along NJ coast too, temp dropped to 60ish and the water turned very clear and greenish. 61 is awfully cold without a wetsuit (way too cold for me). Hope it keeps getting warmer.

Yep, it was clear and green. Oddly though, now the water is up to 80 and a perfect temp for swimming or playing.