Michigan, United States
James Bay46.55°N, 87.38°WStation UN-MIC-PIC

Picnic Rocks Beach 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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Picnic Rocks Beach water temperature

15
59°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay46.55°N, 87.38°W
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
61.7°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
UV Index
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Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
15°C
59°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Picnic Rocks Beach.
Confidence: High

Picnic Rocks Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Picnic Rocks Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — 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)
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
7
Jun
13
Jul
17
Aug
Current
15
Sep
12
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.2°C2.1°C4.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.2°C1.5°C3.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.4°C1.5°C2.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.5°C1.6°C3.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May1.4°C3.3°C4.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June3.7°C6.8°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July6°C13°C20°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.5°C17.3°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.7°C15°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October6.9°C11.5°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November2.9°C7.3°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2°C4.2°C7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Picnic Rocks Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Picnic Rocks Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Picnic Rocks Beach this time of year is 15°C (59°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 Picnic Rocks Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Picnic Rocks Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Picnic Rocks Beach average around15°C (59.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.7°C and a maximum of 18.8°C.

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