Michigan, United States
James Bay46.62°N, 86.27°WStation UN-MIC-TWE

Twelvemile Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 16.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Twelvemile Beach water temperature

14.7
58.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay46.62°N, 86.27°W
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.2°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
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Twelvemile Beach.
Confidence: High

Twelvemile Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Twelvemile Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at16.5°C (61.7°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
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
6
Jun
11
Jul
17
Aug
Current
15
Sep
11
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0°C2.5°C4.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0°C1.7°C4.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.1°C1.4°C3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.2°C1.7°C3.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May1.2°C3.1°C5.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June2.1°C5.5°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July5.1°C11.4°C19.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August6.8°C16.5°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent8.3°C14.7°C18.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October6.4°C11.2°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November2.7°C7.2°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December1.9°C4.2°C7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Twelvemile Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Twelvemile Beach this time of year is 14.7°C (58.5°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 Twelvemile Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Twelvemile Beach average around14.7°C (58.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 8.3°C and a maximum of 18.9°C.

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