Ontario, Canada
James Bay43.96°N, 81.73°WStation CA-ONT-KIN

Kintail Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 21°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Kintail Beach water temperature

19.2
66.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay43.96°N, 81.73°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.3°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
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.6°C
67.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.9°C
66°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Kintail Beach.
Confidence: High

Kintail Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Kintail Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at21°C (69.8°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
12
Jun
19
Jul
21
Aug
Current
19
Sep
15
Oct
10
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.5°C3.3°C5.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.2°C1.6°C4.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0°C1.3°C4.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.7°C2.1°C4.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2.1°C5°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.1°C12.4°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15°C19.1°C22.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.8°C21°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.8°C19.2°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October11.2°C14.8°C18.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November6.9°C9.7°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.8°C5.9°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Kintail Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Kintail Beach this time of year is 19.2°C (66.6°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 Kintail Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Kintail Beach average around19.2°C (66.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.8°C and a maximum of 21.6°C.

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