Gulf....

the gulf temps are warming slowly, but there are some swimmers out now. the warm sunshine heats you quickly after getting out of the cool water.

water feels great. I think it is around 72-73

water feels great. I think it is around 72-73

That's pretty dadgum chilly - at least for me. Knee-deep is about all I can do at that temp (unless I'm really drunk). We'll be heading down a week from Friday. Hopefully, it will be at least 77-78 by then.

We are normally comfortable in our pool at a temperature of 84 degrees. But even at 87 last weekend, I was a bit cool due to the cool breezes. My friend and I got in the spa at 100 degrees; our husbands were in the pool. The Gulf at 72-73 is incompatible with my cold-natured self. The water is perfectly clear and gorgeous, however.

It was pretty dang cold to me😱

Shee-it- I forgot to tell the Gulf water temp guy to hurry and crank it up- maybe the water could be bathwater by next week instead of just the whole summer?:idontno:

Lots of hermit crabs scuttling around out there...some big blue crabs as well.
The water feels pretty warm to me but then I sp'ose I am still a Colorado girl.

Shee-it- I forgot to tell the Gulf water temp guy to hurry and crank it up- maybe the water could be bathwater by next week instead of just the whole summer?:idontno:

But cold is good (re hurricanes), right?

i would say that jessifunn's guess on temps is about right. just pray for the wind to not blow and you will be fine.

But cold is good (re hurricanes), right?

I was kidding. I am in no real hurry for it to be hot water. It is warming up gradually. And if the cold keeps away the hurricanes, I will adjust my thermostat and be happy about it!;-)

it's chilly...but once your body acclimates...it's nice and refreshing...swam for a while this weekend at mid day...the sun was so warm...

It feels good.... Starting to see some grass. Not much but that water feels good! Cold! You just gotta run in and jump. Don't even think about it! 😀

Shee-it- I forgot to tell the Gulf water temp guy to hurry and crank it up- maybe the water could be bathwater by next week instead of just the whole summer?:idontno:

I'm really not sure what to make of this comment. Do you have a problem?

I'm really not sure what to make of this comment. Do you have a problem?

No - you are just always so funny about the Gulf conditions! ;-) Just go with it- when you get here, it will be beautiful whether it is warm or cold or full of grass or clear or smooth or choppy....who knows what it will be like by next week?:idontno:

I was out last week and would call it a three alcoholic beverage water temp ;-) . Two weren't enough!!

No - you are just always so funny about the Gulf conditions! ;-) Just go with it- when you get here, it will be beautiful whether it is warm or cold or full of grass or clear or smooth or choppy....who knows what it will be like by next week?:idontno:

I didn't realize I was "funny" about it. I just asked a simple question of the locals. I don't recall ever even mentioning it before. If I have, you have a better memory of my posts than I do.

I get maybe ten days a year at the beach and enjoy swimming in the gulf. Of course we'll have a good time regardless. It would just be a nice bonus if the condidions were favorable for swimming.

I didn't realize I was "funny" about it. I just asked a simple question of the locals. I don't recall ever even mentioning it before. If I have, you have a better memory of my posts than I do.

I get maybe ten days a year at the beach and enjoy swimming in the gulf. Of course we'll have a good time regardless. It would just be a nice bonus if the condidions were favorable for swimming.

Hooray, JB! You've come a long way since this time last year. Good for you. (My memory's like Jdarg's ;-) .)

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=5329&highlight=june+grass

:lolabove: ...I knew someone would find that memorable thread!!!! Sorry JB...that's what happens when dealing with women who love this beach.

Y'all are mean.