Ontario, Canada
James Bay42.66°N, 81.21°WStation CA-ONT-LIT

Little Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 23°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Little Beach water temperature

21
69.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay42.66°N, 81.21°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.5°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

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Today
WedSep 30
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.4°C
70.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.7°C
69.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Little Beach.
Confidence: High

Little Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Little Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at23°C (73.4°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
1
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
10
May
17
Jun
22
Jul
23
Aug
Current
21
Sep
16
Oct
11
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0°C2°C4.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.1°C0.7°C2.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0°C1.2°C5.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.8°C4.1°C8.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May4.8°C9.7°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.4°C17°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July19.5°C21.9°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August20.1°C23°C25.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.8°C21°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October12.1°C16.4°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November7.1°C10.7°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.2°C5.5°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Little Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Little Beach this time of year is 21°C (69.8°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Little Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Little Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Little Beach average around21°C (69.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.8°C and a maximum of 24.2°C.

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