Massachusetts, United States
James Bay41.46°N, 70.56°WStation UN-MAS-TOW

Town Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 21.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Town Beach water temperature

20
68°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay41.46°N, 70.56°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
22°C
70.7°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
20°C
68°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.3°C
68.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.4°C
68.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.3°C
68.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20°C
68°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.6°C
67.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Town Beach.
Confidence: High

Town Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Town Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at21.4°C (70.5°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)
6
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
7
Apr
11
May
16
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
Current
20
Sep
16
Oct
12
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January2.3°C5.5°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February1.6°C3.4°C5.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.3°C3.9°C7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.6°C7.1°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.5°C11.3°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.3°C16.2°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.1°C20.2°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August18°C21.4°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.9°C20°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October13.4°C16.4°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November9.7°C12.3°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6°C8.5°C10.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Town Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Town Beach this time of year is 20°C (68°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 Town Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Town Beach average around20°C (68.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.9°C and a maximum of 22.5°C.

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