Nova Scotia, Canada
James Bay45.37°N, 64.33°WStation CA-NOV-PAR

Partridge Island Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around September at about 14.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Partridge Island Beach water temperature

14.8
58.6°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay45.37°N, 64.33°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.3°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
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Partridge Island Beach.
Confidence: High

Partridge Island Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Partridge Island Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.8°C (58.6°F) in September.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
3
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
9
Jun
12
Jul
14
Aug
Current
15
Sep
13
Oct
10
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January-0.4°C3.3°C6.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February-0.8°C1.5°C4.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-0.8°C1.5°C3.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April-0.5°C2.7°C6.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May-0.2°C5.3°C8.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6.9°C9.3°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.7°C12.4°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.3°C14.2°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.7°C14.8°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.8°C13.3°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.1°C10.4°C13.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December-0.6°C6.4°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Partridge Island Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Partridge Island Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Partridge Island Beach this time of year is 14.8°C (58.6°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 Partridge Island Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Partridge Island Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Partridge Island Beach average around14.8°C (58.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.7°C and a maximum of 16.4°C.

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