Ontario, Canada
James Bay46.55°N, 84.01°WStation CA-ONT-SAN

Sand Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 19°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Sand Beach water temperature

16.4
61.5°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay46.55°N, 84.01°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.2°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Sand Beach.
Confidence: High

Sand Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sand Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19°C (66.2°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)
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
5
May
11
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
16
Sep
12
Oct
7
Nov
3
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0°C1.2°C3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0°C0.8°C3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0°C0.8°C2.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0°C1.4°C3.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2.8°C5.3°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6.6°C11.4°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.3°C17.5°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.3°C19°C23.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.9°C16.4°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October8.4°C11.9°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November2.9°C7°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December0.4°C3.3°C6.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Sand Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Sand Beach this time of year is 16.4°C (61.5°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 Sand Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Sand Beach average around16.4°C (61.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.9°C and a maximum of 20°C.

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