Nova Scotia, Canada
Labrador Sea45.56°N, 60.90°WStation CA-NOV-PET

Petit Nez Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Labrador Sea, warmest around August at about 18°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Petit Nez Beach water temperature

17
62.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgLabrador Sea45.56°N, 60.90°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.3°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
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Petit Nez Beach.
Confidence: High

Petit Nez Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Petit Nez Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18°C (64.4°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)
2
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
5
May
9
Jun
15
Jul
18
Aug
Current
17
Sep
13
Oct
9
Nov
5
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.6°C2.3°C5.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February-1.3°C0.2°C3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-1.8°C0°C1.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April-1.4°C0.9°C4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May-0.3°C4.5°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6.6°C9.3°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.6°C14.5°C18.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August15.6°C18°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.5°C17°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October10.2°C13.1°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November6.2°C8.8°C11.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.4°C5.1°C7.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Petit Nez Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Petit Nez Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Petit Nez Beach this time of year is 17°C (62.6°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 Petit Nez Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Petit Nez Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Petit Nez Beach average around17°C (62.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.5°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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