Saint Lucy, Barbados
Coastal Waters13.32°N, 59.60°WStation BA-SAI-RIV

River Bay Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 29.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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River Bay water temperature

29.1
84.4°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters13.32°N, 59.60°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
87.1°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.1°C
84.4°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.1°C
84.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.7°C
83.7°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at River Bay.
Confidence: High

River Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in River Bay occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.1°C (84.4°F) in September.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
27
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
28
May
28
Jun
28
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
29
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January26.7°C27.2°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.7°C26.8°C27.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March25.9°C26.9°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April26.7°C27.4°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.5°C27.7°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June27.3°C28.1°C29.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July27°C28.3°C29.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28°C28.7°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.2°C29.1°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October28°C29.1°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.2°C28.7°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December26.9°C27.9°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for River Bay

Is the sea warm enough to swim in River Bay today?

Typical sea surface temperature in River Bay this time of year is 29.1°C (84.4°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in River Bay?

The highest water temperatures in River Bay typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in River Bay in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in River Bay average around29.1°C (84.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.2°C and a maximum of 30.4°C.

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