British Columbia, Canada
Coastal Waters48.39°N, 123.53°WStation CA-BRI-BIL

Bilston Bar Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 11.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Bilston Bar water temperature

11
51.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters48.39°N, 123.53°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
13°C
54.5°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
11.4°C
52.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
10.6°C
51.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Bilston Bar.
Confidence: High

Bilston Bar Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Bilston Bar occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at11.3°C (52.3°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)
8
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
10
May
11
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
Current
11
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.2°C8.1°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.8°C8°C9.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.9°C8.1°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.6°C8.9°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.3°C9.9°C11.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.3°C10.5°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.7°C11.1°C13.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.6°C11.3°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.7°C11°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October8.8°C9.9°C10.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.2°C9.3°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.7°C8.6°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Bilston Bar

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Bilston Bar today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Bilston Bar this time of year is 11°C (51.8°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 Bilston Bar?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Bilston Bar in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Bilston Bar average around11°C (51.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.7°C and a maximum of 12.4°C.

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