Nova Scotia, Canada
Labrador Sea45.80°N, 63.35°WStation CA-NOV-MAC

MacLeans Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Labrador Sea, warmest around August at about 19.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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MacLeans Beach water temperature

17.4
63.3°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgLabrador Sea45.80°N, 63.35°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at MacLeans Beach.
Confidence: High

MacLeans Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in MacLeans Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19.1°C (66.4°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)
0
Jan
-1
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
13
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
17
Sep
14
Oct
8
Nov
3
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January-1.5°C-0.2°C1.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February-1.5°C-1°C0.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-1.7°C-0.5°C0.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April-1.4°C1.3°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May0°C6.3°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June7.5°C12.7°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.7°C17.5°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.2°C19.1°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.2°C17.4°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October10.5°C13.7°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November4.8°C8.4°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December-0.3°C2.7°C7.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for MacLeans Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in MacLeans Beach this time of year is 17.4°C (63.3°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in MacLeans Beach?

The highest water temperatures in MacLeans Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in MacLeans Beach average around17.4°C (63.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.2°C and a maximum of 20.4°C.

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