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Southwest Fl. Water temperatures still in low 70s. That is about the best, beside pools. If you are used to cold water up north, this will still feel nice.
For me, I don't go in the water below 80 degrees.
There is a nice state park with a wonderful beach in the keys. Bahia Honda has 2 beaches. One on the Atlantic side and one on the Gulf side.
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10-04-2015, 01:36 PM
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Fort myers water temps 66 - 69... Air maybe lows in high 40s but warms up quickly
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10-04-2015, 02:28 PM
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Mid FL in Atlantic water is in high 60's. You will need at least south fl.
The gulf side of fl is warmer. Perhaps fi. Mayers or further.
Good luck
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10-04-2015, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ben31
Southwest Fl. Water temperatures still in low 70s. That is about the best, beside pools. If you are used to cold water up north, this will still feel nice.
For me, I don't go in the water below 80 degrees.
There is a nice state park with a wonderful beach in the keys. Bahia Honda has 2 beaches. One on the Atlantic side and one on the Gulf side.
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Low 70s we can do. I feel like that was the ballpark temps in Key West. It was good for my daughter and me, but my wife didn't even try. My son swam a little, but was out before too long.
I'm not sure that I was to go the whole way down to the keys. Especially because we can't camp at Bahia (too big).
Sounds like Miami or thereabouts should work.
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10-04-2015, 02:48 PM
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Keys or South West Florida. Gulf is warmer. Keys not much beach, but lots of places to get to the water. Nothing like the Jersey shore.
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10-04-2015, 04:32 PM
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Forget about all those Florida "snowbirds" and come to South Padre Island in Texas where you are a "Winter Texan". The beaches are great and the people are absolutely fantastic in Texas. Remember the saying - in Texas, they welcome you with open arms; in Florida they welcome you with open palms 
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10-04-2015, 05:18 PM
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Forget about all those Florida "snowbirds" and come to South Padre Island in Texas where you are a "Winter Texan". The beaches are great and the people are absolutely fantastic in Texas. Remember the saying - in Texas, they welcome you with open arms; in Florida they welcome you with open palms |
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10-06-2015, 01:06 AM
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Where to comfortably swim at the beach in the winter?
We go to Naples area each year. This year we will be in the new RV. Several great resorts that open up once the snowbirds leave in March. Nice beaches and warmish water and plenty of activities to keep kids entertained.
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10-06-2015, 07:25 AM
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Quote:
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We go to Naples area each year. This year we will be in the new RV. Several great resorts that open up once the snowbirds leave in March. Nice beaches and warmish water and plenty of activities to keep kids entertained.
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In Venice the snowbirds don't even think about leaving until May.
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10-06-2015, 07:31 AM
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In Venice the snowbirds don't even think about leaving until May.
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Must be Canadians--too cold to go back.
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10-06-2015, 08:15 AM
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Feb is generally the coldest month down here in FL. Dec/Jan can be very variable.
I've been on the beach around Canaveral/Cocoa on Christmas day before in 90 deg, and got sunburnt, yet another year it's highs in the low 60s.
The gulf is always warmer than the atlantic, so SW Florida is a good bet if you can't get a spot in the keys.
We love Sanibel Island (near Fort Myers), and Siesta Key (near Sarasota), but anywhere from Clearwater down to Naples can be great if you're lucky with the weather.
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10-06-2015, 10:35 AM
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I really appreciate the ideas, everyone!
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10-06-2015, 10:41 AM
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In a pool overlooking the ocean. Preferability, one without FINS sticking out of the water! 
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10-19-2015, 05:23 AM
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Ft Walton beach Destin. Or Pensacola. Was stationed down there when in military. Came from north so was good for me. Other than that cruise to Caribbean we do every year in jan or feb.
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10-19-2015, 12:38 PM
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Aruba
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10-27-2015, 02:34 PM
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The only place in the US that you can be sure of is Florida from Palm Beach and south. Because of the Gulfstream the water temp stays warm all year round. Even if you have a cool day and don't want to that day, the water temp will still be warm. If you get north of Palm Beach the Gulfstream moves away from the coast and it is also what keeps Southern England temperate. I prefer Hollywood Beach Florida and some will say that it is one of the best beaches in the US. Good Luck
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