British Columbia, Canada
Coastal Waters48.53°N, 123.37°WStation CA-BRI-SAY

Sayward Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 13.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Sayward Beach water temperature

12.7
54.9°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters48.53°N, 123.37°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.6°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.4°C
54.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Sayward Beach.
Confidence: High

Sayward Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sayward Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at13.7°C (56.7°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
11
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
14
Aug
Current
13
Sep
11
Oct
9
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January6.9°C7.7°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.8°C7.7°C9.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7°C8°C9.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.7°C9°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.9°C10.7°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.8°C12.2°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.2°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.9°C13.7°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.8°C12.7°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.2°C10.6°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.3°C9.3°C10.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.6°C8.4°C9.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Sayward Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Sayward Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Sayward Beach this time of year is 12.7°C (54.9°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 Sayward Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Sayward Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Sayward Beach average around12.7°C (54.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.8°C and a maximum of 14.4°C.

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