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Seward 4th of July Beach is located in Resurrection Bay, a deep fjord on the south coast of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The beach is named after Seward's famous 4th of July festival. The fjord opens south to the Gulf of Alaska, and dominant winds blow up the bay from the SSE/S/SSW. The spot offers semi-sheltered water in the fjord, but conditions remain demanding due to glacial water and currents. The setting is grandiose — fjord surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and forests. Sailing season from May to September.
GLACIAL water year-round (4-11°C/39-52°F in summer, near freezing in winter) — dry suit MANDATORY. The bottom is a mix of sand, gravel, and rocks. Significant tidal range (3-4 meters/10-13 feet). Tidal currents in the fjord. Water is fed by Resurrection and Bear glaciers — cold, turbid, and sediment-laden. The fjord offers some protection from Gulf of Alaska swells but can channel wind waves.
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Glacial water — fatal hypothermia in minutes without protection. Tidal currents in the fjord. Maritime traffic — Alaska Marine Highway ferries, fishing boats, and cruise ships in the bay. Orcas, humpback whales, seals, and sea lions in the fjord waters. Brown bears on the shores — be vigilant. Weather conditions changing rapidly — Gulf of Alaska storms. Floating debris (logs). Rescue services available in Seward but response time limited.
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