Water temperature in Grand-Bouctouche
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:20 am (ADT)- Today
- 47.1–47.7 °F
- Air today
- 38 / 60 °F
- Wed 4
- 46.7 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Grand-Bouctouche is 47.3 °F and ranges 47.1–47.7 °F through the day, with the air between 38 °F and 60 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Grand-Bouctouche (1.1 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 22.7 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks normal for the time of year (−0.4 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Grand-Bouctouche is about normal for late October today.
- 31.2° 31°JanJ
- 30.8° 31°FebF
- 30.8° 31°MarM
- 33.7° 34°AprA
- 42.7° 43°MayM
- 53.3° 53°JunJ
- 62.3° 62°JulJ
- 64.9° 65°AugA
- 60.8° 61°SepS
- 53.5° 54°OctO
- 44.5° 44°NovN
- 35.7° 36°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Grand-Bouctouche is in August, when the water averages 64.9–64.9 °F.
The water is warmest in August (64.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.3 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 47.1–47.7 °F | 38 / 60 °F | 1.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 47.5–48.2 °F | 45 / 58 °F | 2.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 47.8–48.2 °F | 34 / 44 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Sun 1 | 47.3–47.7 °F | 31 / 47 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 46.9–47.3 °F | 39 / 55 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 46.6–47.1 °F | 41 / 47 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 46.6–46.8 °F | 47 / 61 °F | 2.7 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 47.7 °F | 47.5–48.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 48.4 °F | 48.0–48.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–48.9 °F |
| Sun 25 | 48.9 °F | 48.6–49.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 49.1 °F | 48.9–49.3 °F |
| Fri 23 | 49.8 °F | 49.3–50.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 50.4 °F | 50.4–50.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 51.1 °F | 50.7–51.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 52.0 °F | 51.6–52.2 °F |
| Fri 16 | 52.5 °F | 52.2–53.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 53.4 °F | 53.1–53.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 53.8 °F | 53.8–54.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 55.0 °F | 54.7–55.2 °F |
| Sun 11 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–56.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 59.0 °F | 58.1–59.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 59.9 °F | 59.7–60.1 °F |
| Sun 4 | 60.1 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–60.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 60.4 °F | 59.9–60.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 60.3 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Tue 29 | 60.3 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.2 °F |
| Fri 25 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–61.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 60.8 °F | 60.1–61.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–61.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–61.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 61.5 °F | 61.2–61.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–63.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.3 °F |
| Thu 17 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.5 °F |
| Wed 16 | 63.0 °F | 62.6–63.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 62.6 °F | 62.2–62.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 62.8 °F | 62.2–63.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–62.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 62.4 °F | 61.9–63.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 63.0 °F | 62.6–63.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.5 °F |
| Wed 9 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–64.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 63.7 °F | 63.3–64.2 °F |
| Mon 7 | 64.6 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 66.2 °F | 65.3–67.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 68.0 °F | 67.3–68.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 69.6 °F | 69.4–70.0 °F |
| Mon 31 | 69.8 °F | 69.6–70.2 °F |
| Sun 30 | 70.3 °F | 70.0–70.5 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Grand-BouctoucheQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Grand-Bouctouche?
47.3 °F; through the day it ranges 47.1–47.7 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Grand-Bouctouche in October?
In October, the water in Grand-Bouctouche averages 53.5 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Grand-Bouctouche in August?
In August, the water in Grand-Bouctouche averages 64.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Grand-Bouctouche?
The best time to swim in Grand-Bouctouche is in August, when the water averages 64.9–64.9 °F. The water is warmest in August (64.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Grand-Bouctouche is about normal for late October today.
More about Grand-Bouctouche today
Water temperature near Grand-Bouctouche
- Cocagne 47.1 °F · 12 mi
- Rexton 48.2 °F · 14 mi
- Cap-Pele 47.7 °F · 28 mi
- Pointe-Sapin 47.1 °F · 33 mi
- Alberton 48.2 °F · 38 mi
- Baie Ste. Anne 46.8 °F · 41 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 8.8 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:20 am (local time).
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