Québec, Canada
James Bay48.04°N, 65.49°WStation CA-QUE-PLA

Plage de Beaubassin Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 17.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de Beaubassin water temperature

14.5
58.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay48.04°N, 65.49°W
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
60.8°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.1°C
57.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de Beaubassin.
Confidence: High

Plage de Beaubassin Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de Beaubassin occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at17.3°C (63.1°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)
0
Jan
-1
Feb
-1
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
12
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
15
Sep
11
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January-1.6°C-0.1°C2.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February-1.8°C-1°C-0.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-1.7°C-0.8°C0.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April-1.8°C0.7°C4.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May-0.4°C5.8°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.3°C12.2°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.9°C16.5°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August13.2°C17.3°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.9°C14.5°C18.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October6.6°C10.5°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November-0.4°C5.2°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December-1°C1.5°C5.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de Beaubassin

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de Beaubassin today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de Beaubassin this time of year is 14.5°C (58.1°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage de Beaubassin?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de Beaubassin in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de Beaubassin average around14.5°C (58.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.9°C and a maximum of 18.2°C.

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