Water temperature in Riverside-Albert
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 8:52 pm (ADT)- Today
- 49.5–50.0 °F
- Air today
- 31 / 47 °F
- Tue 3
- 48.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Riverside-Albert is 49.8 °F and ranges 49.5–50.0 °F through the day, with the air between 31 °F and 47 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 48.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Riverside-Albert (2.1 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
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 13.7 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Riverside-Albert is colder than normal for late October today (−3.5 °F).
- 35.1° 35°JanJ
- 32.8° 33°FebF
- 32.8° 33°MarM
- 34.7° 35°AprA
- 37.7° 38°MayM
- 47.4° 47°JunJ
- 54.4° 54°JulJ
- 57.6° 58°AugA
- 58.5° 59°SepS
- 55.7° 56°OctO
- 49.6° 50°NovN
- 42.0° 42°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Riverside-Albert the water is cold all year: it is warmest in September (58.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in September (58.5 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 11 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 | 49.5–50.0 °F | 31 / 47 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Thu 29 | 49.5–50.2 °F | 39 / 56 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 50.2–50.7 °F | 49 / 61 °F | 2.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 50.0–50.5 °F | 34 / 48 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 49.5–50.0 °F | 31 / 47 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Mon 2 | 49.1–49.5 °F | 40 / 55 °F | 1.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 48.7–49.1 °F | 40 / 53 °F | 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 50.7 °F | 50.4–50.9 °F |
| Sun 25 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 50.7 °F | 50.4–51.1 °F |
| Fri 23 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Wed 21 | 52.3 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 52.3 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
| Mon 19 | 52.3 °F | 52.2–52.5 °F |
| Sun 18 | 52.7 °F | 52.5–53.2 °F |
| Sat 17 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–53.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 54.7 °F | 54.3–54.9 °F |
| Wed 14 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.0 °F |
| Tue 13 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Sun 11 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.8 °F |
| Sat 10 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.0 °F |
| Tue 6 | 57.2 °F | 56.7–57.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.6 °F |
| Sun 4 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–58.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 59.0 °F | 58.5–59.7 °F |
| Fri 2 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.7 °F |
| Wed 30 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–59.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Sun 27 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–59.9 °F |
| Sat 26 | 59.7 °F | 59.4–60.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 59.7 °F | 58.8–60.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 59.9 °F | 59.2–60.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 59.9 °F | 59.4–60.3 °F |
| Tue 22 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.9 °F |
| Mon 21 | 59.9 °F | 59.2–60.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–60.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 60.3 °F | 59.9–60.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 61.0 °F | 60.6–61.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 61.0 °F | 60.3–61.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 60.6 °F | 60.1–61.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 58.6 °F | 57.6–60.1 °F |
| Mon 14 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–59.0 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 58.1 °F | 57.2–59.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–59.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 59.4 °F | 58.8–60.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 59.5 °F | 59.0–60.1 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.6 °F | 59.9–61.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 61.9 °F | 61.2–63.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 63.1 °F | 62.4–64.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.8 °F | 62.4–63.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 63.0 °F | 61.9–63.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 63.5 °F | 62.2–64.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.4 °F | 61.5–63.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 62.6 °F | 61.9–63.9 °F |
| Sat 29 | 64.0 °F | 63.1–65.1 °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 Riverside-AlbertQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Riverside-Albert?
49.8 °F; through the day it ranges 49.5–50.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 48.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 Riverside-Albert in October?
In October, the water in Riverside-Albert averages 55.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Riverside-Albert in September?
In September, the water in Riverside-Albert averages 58.5 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Riverside-Albert?
In Riverside-Albert the water is cold all year: it is warmest in September (58.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in September (58.5 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Riverside-Albert is colder than normal for late October today (−3.5 °F).
More about Riverside-Albert today
Water temperature near Riverside-Albert
- Hopewell Cape 49.5 °F · 10 mi
- Hillsborough 49.5 °F · 13 mi
- Advocate Harbour 51.6 °F · 29 mi
- Parrsboro 50.5 °F · 31 mi
- Shediac 47.3 °F · 34 mi
- Scot's Bay 50.4 °F · 34 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 5.7 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 8:52 pm (local time).
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