Nova Scotia, Canada
Coastal Waters44.65°N, 63.42°WStation CA-NOV-RAI

Rainbow Haven Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 16.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Rainbow Haven Beach water temperature

16.7
62.1°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters44.65°N, 63.42°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.8°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
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
—
First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Rainbow Haven Beach.
Confidence: High

Rainbow Haven Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rainbow Haven Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at16.7°C (62.1°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
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
10
Jun
14
Jul
16
Aug
Current
17
Sep
14
Oct
10
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.9°C3.4°C6.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0°C1.3°C4.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-0.6°C1°C2.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April-0.3°C2.4°C5.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2.8°C5.5°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.9°C9.8°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12°C14.4°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.6°C16.2°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.9°C16.7°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October11°C13.5°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November6.1°C9.7°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.7°C6.1°C8.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Rainbow Haven Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Rainbow Haven Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Rainbow Haven Beach this time of year is 16.7°C (62.1°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 Rainbow Haven Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Rainbow Haven Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Rainbow Haven Beach average around16.7°C (62.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.9°C and a maximum of 19.9°C.

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