Nova Scotia, Canada
James Bay44.20°N, 66.16°WStation CA-NOV-BAR

Barres à Pointe Noire Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 12.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Barres à Pointe Noire water temperature

12.6
54.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay44.20°N, 66.16°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.4°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.2°C
54°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Barres à Pointe Noire.
Confidence: High

Barres à Pointe Noire Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Barres à Pointe Noire occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at12.9°C (55.2°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)
6
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
6
May
9
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
12
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January4°C5.9°C8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February2.7°C4.1°C5.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.8°C3.2°C5.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April1.3°C4.4°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May3.9°C6.4°C9.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.9°C9.3°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July8.2°C12°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August8.3°C12.9°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.7°C12.6°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.8°C11.8°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8°C10.2°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6°C7.9°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Barres à Pointe Noire

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Barres à Pointe Noire today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Barres à Pointe Noire this time of year is 12.6°C (54.7°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 Barres à Pointe Noire?

The highest water temperatures in Barres à Pointe Noire typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Barres à Pointe Noire in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Barres à Pointe Noire average around12.6°C (54.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.7°C and a maximum of 14.5°C.

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