"Woahink Lake is located on the central Oregon coast south of the city of Florence and about three miles inland from the Pacific Ocean... The stream system that was inundated to form the lake basin was probably a tributary of the ancestral Siltcoos River. The water surface of Woahink Lake is 38 feet above mean sea level, and the bottom at its deepest point is 74 feet deep, or about 36 feet below sea level, the lowest of any of the sand-dune dammed lakes on the Oregon coast. Thus, the Woahink Lake basin is a deep, steep-walled crypto-depression." - DunesCity.com
Water Temperature:
In a normal year, the surface water temperature (top 12-18 inches) should be in the 60F range. We will announce the water temperature on our Facebook page as the race gets closer.
Past race day water temps:
2015 60F
2016 58F
2017 60F
2018 65F
2019 62F
For more information about the lake, check out the Dune City website.
Wetsuits:
Wetsuits will be required if the water temperature is less than 60 degrees on race day. Wetsuits are strongly encouraged for this race. If the water temperature is below 60, you must check with the race director before swimming without a wetsuit. We will have a full run of blueseventy wetsuits available to rent at the race. If you like your wetsuit, you can purchase it after the race less the rental fee.
In the event of exceptionally warm water conditions, USAT regulations will be followed: USAT Competitive Rulebook, Article IV
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
FAQ: Do I need a wet suit?
As long as the water temperature is over 60 degrees on race morning, wetsuits are optional.
We strongly encourage wet suits for this race.
Water Temperature:
In a normal year, the surface water temperature (top 12-18 inches) should be in the 60F range. We will announce the water temperature on our Facebook page as the race gets closer.
Past race day water temps:
2015 60F
2016 58F
2017 60F
2018 65F
2019 62F
For more information about the lake, check out the Dune City website.
Wetsuits:
Wetsuits will be required if the water temperature is less than 60 degrees on race day. Wetsuits are strongly encouraged for this race. If the water temperature is below 60, you must check with the race director before swimming without a wetsuit. We will have a full run of blueseventy wetsuits available to rent at the race. If you like your wetsuit, you can purchase it after the race less the rental fee.
In the event of exceptionally warm water conditions, USAT regulations will be followed: USAT Competitive Rulebook, Article IV
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
FAQ: Do I need a wet suit?
As long as the water temperature is over 60 degrees on race morning, wetsuits are optional.
We strongly encourage wet suits for this race.