Michigan, United States
James Bay43.84°N, 82.65°WStation UN-MIC-BAT

Bathing Beach Park 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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Bathing Beach Park water temperature

19.1
66.4°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay43.84°N, 82.65°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.1°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
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Bathing Beach Park.
Confidence: High

Bathing Beach Park Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Bathing Beach Park occurs inJuly, August, September, October — 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)
3
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
5
May
13
Jun
19
Jul
21
Aug
Current
19
Sep
14
Oct
9
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.1°C2.9°C5.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.2°C1.2°C3.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0°C1.2°C3.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.5°C2.2°C5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May3.1°C5.4°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6.2°C12.6°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.1°C19.1°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August18.1°C21.1°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.3°C19.1°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October10.4°C14.4°C18.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November6.4°C9.4°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2°C5.6°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Bathing Beach Park

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Bathing Beach Park today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Bathing Beach Park this time of year is 19.1°C (66.4°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 Bathing Beach Park?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Bathing Beach Park in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Bathing Beach Park average around19.1°C (66.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.3°C and a maximum of 22°C.

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