Ontario, Canada
James Bay45.60°N, 82.14°WStation CA-ONT-CAR

Carter's Bay Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 18.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Carter's Bay water temperature

17.1
62.8°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay45.60°N, 82.14°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.5°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
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Carter's Bay.
Confidence: High

Carter's Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Carter's Bay occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18.9°C (66°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)
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
5
May
10
Jun
16
Jul
19
Aug
Current
17
Sep
13
Oct
8
Nov
5
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.8°C2.9°C5.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.3°C1.5°C3.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.2°C1.1°C3.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.2°C1.8°C4.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2°C4.6°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.2°C10.2°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10°C16.4°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14°C18.9°C21.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.2°C17.1°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October8.9°C13.1°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November5.4°C8.4°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.3°C5.1°C7.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Carter's Bay

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Carter's Bay today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Carter's Bay this time of year is 17.1°C (62.8°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 Carter's Bay?

The highest water temperatures in Carter's Bay typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Carter's Bay in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Carter's Bay average around17.1°C (62.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.2°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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