Michigan, United States
James Bay45.59°N, 85.52°WStation UN-MIC-BEA

Beaver Island Public Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 19.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Beaver Island Public Beach water temperature

17.7
63.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay45.59°N, 85.52°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.6°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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Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Beaver Island Public Beach.
Confidence: High

Beaver Island Public Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Beaver Island Public Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19.6°C (67.3°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
11
Jun
17
Jul
20
Aug
Current
18
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
January0.4°C2.9°C4.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0°C1.4°C3.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.2°C1.3°C3.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.4°C2.1°C4.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2°C4.5°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.4°C10.6°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.1°C17.1°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.4°C19.6°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.1°C17.7°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October9.4°C13.5°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November4.2°C8.4°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.3°C5.1°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Beaver Island Public Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Beaver Island Public Beach this time of year is 17.7°C (63.9°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 Beaver Island Public Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Beaver Island Public Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Beaver Island Public Beach average around17.7°C (63.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.1°C and a maximum of 21.3°C.

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