British Columbia, Canada
Coastal Waters49.53°N, 124.64°WStation CA-BRI-BIG

Big Tribune Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 17.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Big Tribune Beach water temperature

15.1
59.2°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters49.53°N, 124.64°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
61.9°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
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.5°C
59.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Big Tribune Beach.
Confidence: High

Big Tribune Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Big Tribune Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at17.3°C (63.1°F) in August.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
7
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
10
Apr
13
May
15
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
15
Sep
12
Oct
9
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January5.9°C7.2°C8.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.4°C7.3°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.6°C8°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.2°C9.5°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C13.1°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.5°C15.4°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.7°C17.1°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August13.6°C17.3°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.8°C15.1°C18.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.1°C11.5°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November7.9°C9.4°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.4°C8.1°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Big Tribune Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Big Tribune Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Big Tribune Beach this time of year is 15.1°C (59.2°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Big Tribune Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Big Tribune Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Big Tribune Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Big Tribune Beach average around15.1°C (59.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.8°C and a maximum of 18.2°C.

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