Ontario, Canada
James Bay43.63°N, 79.35°WStation CA-ONT-WAR

Wards Island Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 21.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Wards Island Beach water temperature

19.4
66.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay43.63°N, 79.35°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.6°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
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Wards Island Beach.
Confidence: High

Wards Island Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Wards Island Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at21.1°C (70°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)
4
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
8
May
15
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
Current
19
Sep
14
Oct
8
Nov
5
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January2.3°C3.8°C5.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February1.3°C3.2°C4.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March1.3°C3.3°C5.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April2.3°C3.9°C6.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May4°C7.6°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.4°C14.8°C20°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13°C19.7°C22.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August18°C21.1°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.9°C19.4°C22.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October7.7°C13.8°C18.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November4.8°C8°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December3.4°C5°C6.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Wards Island Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Wards Island Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Wards Island Beach this time of year is 19.4°C (66.9°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 Wards Island Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Wards Island Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Wards Island Beach average around19.4°C (66.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.9°C and a maximum of 22.8°C.

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