Is 74 degrees water temperature okay for swimming?
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Yes, it's fine.  You will not get hypothermia.  Northern US beaches rarely are even that warm in high summer.
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You need tempertures above 1764 °F.  It is best done in a ceramic container.
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the heat, stay cool and drink water
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You CAN sweat while swimming.  It depends how much you exert yourself, how warm the water is, and how prone ou are to sweating.
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FINA rules state that the temperature should be between 25 - 28 degrees C (77 - 82 F).
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my parents own Crystal Waters Spas Uk, i jsut spoke to my mum for you.\n\nShe says it's best to get your doctor's advice but normally its fine as long as the temperature's not too high...\n\nWe keep our hot tub at 36 Degrees celcius (97 farenhiet), so prob best you go in at 34 degrees celcius (94).
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Obviously water temp and weather is major factor, as most people here have pointed out. Fairly obvious I think. \n\nBUT, there's more to it than that...\n\n1. Yes, boardshorts will give you the most freedom and flexibility. \n\n2. However, unless you're in the tropics with really hot conditions, some kind of rubber is usually nice. Even in Hawaii or Indo the wind can get chilly out in the water and a vest or long sleeve top can offer some extra warmth and protection. \n\nSpeaking of protection...\n\n3. Surfing is a rough sport. Not only do you have the bottom to contend with, you've also got a hard fiberglass surfboard that loves to smack into your arms, knees, and chest when you're learning to surf. \n\nQuick story:\n\nI grew up surfing in Santa Cruz, wearing a full wetsuit and booties all year round. I fantasized about moving to Socal or Hawaii and surfing in trunks. When I finally did move to San Diego, it was August and the water was really warm. I threw on my boardshorts and paddled out. \n\nWhat a shock!\n\nMy ribs got bruised and sore from lying on the board without those 3mm of rubber in between. My shins and knees got all banged up on the board. And  my thighs got all rashed up from rubbing on the rails. \n\nBottom line: rubber is great! The latest lines of wetsuits are so soft and smooshy and flexible, that flexibility has become almost a non-issue. \n\nI highly recommend wearing some kind of rubber, even if it's just a wetsuit top or springsuit. Long-sleeve springsuits are great because they're thin, flexible, keep you warm, keep you protected from nicks and bruises, and, unlike a short-sleeve springsuit, you won't get a farmer's tan on your arms ;)\n\nAnd, to bring it full circle back to the performance issue, that tiny extra bit of flexibility you get from wearing boardshorts is nothing compared to the confidence-boost you'll get from wearing some rubber. Just by being warm and comfortable and knowing that you're somewhat protected if you hit the bottom, that alone will get you to your feet quicker and surfing more aggressively. \n\nHave fun!
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http://www.wisdomportal.com/Temperature.html\n\nThat website could help you out....
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It depends on the pressure and temperature of the water so the previous answer is limited to only one condition.
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If it is low humidity, 76 will feel perfect. Carpis or shorts. 76 with high humidity will feel muggy and you might want to put on the swim suit. Beach wise--if there is a small breeze, you will feel fine.
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if its 98.6 outside, our body temperature will rise, causing us to sweat and dehydrate.\n\nWe need the temperature to be about 70 degrees to stay at a steady 98.6.\n\nWe need the outside temperature to be less than the body's temperature as the body's chemical reactions produce too much heat, so some heat needs to be lost.
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I dont live there . but come to Florida . Most of the state has swimming :)
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Swimming is damn good exercise, but it sucks when you jump in and the water is cold! (shrinkage!)\n\nGirls that swim, except for th big husky water polo woMEN are very hot!\n\nSwimming = thumbs up!
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watertemps of 60 and better
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Pure =32 degrees F\nSalt = depends on the salt concentration, ocean water is -40 degrees F
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What's your body temp?
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outdoors, except when it is 100 degrees out... unless i can go swimming...