Massachusetts, United States
James Bay41.69°N, 70.63°WStation UN-MAS-BAR

Barlow's Landing Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 21.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Barlow's Landing Beach water temperature

20.2
68.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay41.69°N, 70.63°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
22°C
71.1°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
19.9°C
67.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Barlow's Landing Beach.
Confidence: High

Barlow's Landing Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Barlow's Landing Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at21.8°C (71.2°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)
5
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
7
Apr
12
May
17
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
20
Sep
17
Oct
13
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January2°C5.2°C8.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February1.1°C3.1°C5.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March-0.7°C3.6°C6.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.1°C7.3°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.1°C11.8°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.2°C16.8°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.3°C20.6°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August18.8°C21.8°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.4°C20.2°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October13.8°C16.8°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November9.1°C12.6°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December5.7°C8.4°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Barlow's Landing Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Barlow's Landing Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Barlow's Landing Beach this time of year is 20.2°C (68.4°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 Barlow's Landing Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Barlow's Landing Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Barlow's Landing Beach average around20.2°C (68.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.4°C and a maximum of 23.4°C.

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