Water temperature in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 5:23 am (ADT)- Today
- 46.6–47.1 °F
- Air today
- 40 / 61 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge is 46.8 °F and ranges 46.6–47.1 °F through the day, with the air between 40 °F and 61 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 45.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge (0.4 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).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge is about normal for late October today.
- 31.6° 32°JanJ
- 31.1° 31°FebF
- 31.0° 31°MarM
- 33.8° 34°AprA
- 42.4° 42°MayM
- 53.2° 53°JunJ
- 62.3° 62°JulJ
- 64.7° 65°AugA
- 59.9° 60°SepS
- 52.2° 52°OctO
- 43.7° 44°NovN
- 35.8° 36°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge is in August, when the water averages 64.7–64.7 °F.
The water is warmest in August (64.7 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 20 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 | 46.6–47.1 °F | 40 / 61 °F | 2.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 46.9–47.7 °F | 44 / 56 °F | 2.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 46.8–47.5 °F | 33 / 45 °F | 1.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 46.2–46.8 °F | 30 / 49 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 46.0–46.2 °F | 40 / 53 °F | 1.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.5–45.9 °F | 33 / 46 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.5–45.7 °F | 34 / 49 °F | 1.0 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 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.5 °F |
| Tue 27 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–48.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 48.4 °F | 48.2–48.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 48.4 °F | 47.8–48.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 49.1 °F | 48.9–49.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 49.5 °F | 49.3–49.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Tue 20 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 51.3 °F | 50.7–51.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–52.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 52.7 °F | 52.3–52.9 °F |
| Wed 14 | 52.9 °F | 52.9–53.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 53.8 °F | 53.4–54.1 °F |
| Mon 12 | 54.7 °F | 54.1–54.9 °F |
| Sun 11 | 55.2 °F | 54.9–55.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–56.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 58.3 °F | 57.6–58.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 59.2 °F | 58.8–59.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 59.4 °F | 59.2–59.7 °F |
| Fri 2 | 60.1 °F | 59.7–60.3 °F |
| Thu 1 | 59.9 °F | 59.4–60.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 59.9 °F | 59.4–60.4 °F |
| Tue 29 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.5 °F |
| Sat 26 | 61.3 °F | 60.8–61.9 °F |
| Fri 25 | 61.5 °F | 60.8–62.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 61.5 °F | 60.6–62.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 61.3 °F | 60.8–61.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 62.1 °F | 61.7–62.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–63.0 °F |
| Sat 19 | 63.5 °F | 63.1–63.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 64.0 °F | 63.3–64.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 64.2 °F | 63.7–64.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 64.0 °F | 63.7–64.2 °F |
| Tue 15 | 63.5 °F | 62.8–64.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 63.5 °F | 62.6–64.2 °F |
| Fri 11 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–64.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 63.7 °F | 63.3–64.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 63.9 °F | 63.5–64.4 °F |
| Tue 8 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 65.3 °F | 64.9–65.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 66.4 °F | 65.7–67.1 °F |
| Sat 5 | 67.8 °F | 67.3–68.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–68.7 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 69.1 °F | 68.7–69.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 69.4 °F | 69.1–69.6 °F |
| Mon 31 | 69.6 °F | 69.4–69.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 69.8 °F | 69.4–70.2 °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 Oak Point - Bartibog BridgeQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge?
46.8 °F; through the day it ranges 46.6–47.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 45.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge in October?
In October, the water in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge averages 52.2 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge in August?
In August, the water in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge averages 64.7 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge?
The best time to swim in Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge is in August, when the water averages 64.7–64.7 °F. The water is warmest in August (64.7 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge is about normal for late October today.
More about Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge today
Water temperature near Oak Point - Bartibog Bridge
- Alnwick 46.8 °F · 8.9 mi
- Neguac 46.4 °F · 14 mi
- Baie Ste. Anne 46.6 °F · 17 mi
- Pointe-Sapin 46.9 °F · 24 mi
- Saint-Louis de Kent 47.3 °F · 30 mi
- Tracadie-Sheila 48.4 °F · 33 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 0.7 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 5:23 am (local time).
Spotted a mistake? Tell us · Where the weather and sea data come from