Nova Scotia, Canada
James Bay44.66°N, 65.76°WStation CA-NOV-RAT

Rattling Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 14.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Rattling Beach water temperature

13.4
56.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay44.66°N, 65.76°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.8°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Rattling Beach.
Confidence: High

Rattling Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rattling Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.1°C (57.4°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)
6
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
7
May
10
Jun
13
Jul
14
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
January2.7°C6.2°C8.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February2.4°C4.6°C7.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March2°C4.1°C5.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.8°C4.6°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May3.8°C6.7°C10.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6.2°C10.1°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July8.9°C13.1°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.4°C14.1°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.9°C13.4°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.8°C11.5°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.4°C10.2°C12.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December4.6°C8.3°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Rattling Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Rattling Beach this time of year is 13.4°C (56.1°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 Rattling Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Rattling Beach average around13.4°C (56.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.9°C and a maximum of 15.9°C.

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