British Columbia, Canada
Coastal Waters49.02°N, 122.81°WStation CA-BRI-WHI

White Rock Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 16.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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White Rock Beach water temperature

14.6
58.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters49.02°N, 122.81°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at White Rock Beach.
Confidence: High

White Rock Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in White Rock Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at16.4°C (61.5°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
12
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
16
Aug
Current
15
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
January6.2°C7.1°C8.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February5.9°C7.1°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.6°C7.9°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.7°C9.5°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10°C12.2°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.7°C14.3°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.8°C16°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August13.3°C16.4°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.3°C14.6°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.3°C11.4°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November7.7°C9.1°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.7°C7.9°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for White Rock Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in White Rock Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in White Rock Beach this time of year is 14.6°C (58.3°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 White Rock Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in White Rock Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in White Rock Beach average around14.6°C (58.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.3°C and a maximum of 17.2°C.

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