New York, United States
James Bay40.93°N, 72.24°WStation UN-NEW-WAI

Wainscott Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 22°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Wainscott Beach water temperature

20.5
68.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay40.93°N, 72.24°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
22°C
71.6°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Wainscott Beach.
Confidence: High

Wainscott Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Wainscott Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22°C (71.6°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)
7
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
7
Apr
11
May
17
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
21
Sep
17
Oct
14
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January3.8°C6.9°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February2.5°C4.7°C6.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March2°C4.8°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.8°C7.1°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.9°C11.3°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.7°C16.6°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.9°C20.8°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.8°C22°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.8°C20.5°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October14.4°C17.2°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11°C13.5°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.4°C9.9°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Wainscott Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Wainscott Beach this time of year is 20.5°C (68.9°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 Wainscott Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Wainscott Beach average around20.5°C (68.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.8°C and a maximum of 23.2°C.

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