Water temperature in Channel-Port aux Basques
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 7:28 pm (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 43.9–44.4 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 41 °F
- Tue 3
- 42.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Channel-Port aux Basques is 44.2 °F and ranges 43.9–44.4 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 41 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 42.8 °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 Channel-Port aux Basques (0.9 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 21.2 °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 Channel-Port aux Basques is colder than normal for late October today (−3.9 °F).
- 34.4° 34°JanJ
- 32.2° 32°FebF
- 32.0° 32°MarM
- 33.5° 34°AprA
- 38.5° 38°MayM
- 46.4° 46°JunJ
- 55.9° 56°JulJ
- 61.9° 62°AugA
- 57.2° 57°SepS
- 49.7° 50°OctO
- 43.4° 43°NovN
- 38.5° 38°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Channel-Port aux Basques the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.9 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (61.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 12 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 | 43.9–44.4 °F | 36 / 41 °F | 9.9 ft |
| Thu 29 | 44.1–44.6 °F | 41 / 47 °F | 7.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 44.6–45.1 °F | 40 / 50 °F | 6.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 37 / 42 °F | 4.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 35 / 40 °F | 6.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 43.7–45.0 °F | 40 / 44 °F | 8.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 42.1–43.5 °F | 30 / 41 °F | 6.9 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 | 44.4 °F | 43.9–44.8 °F |
| Mon 26 | 45.1 °F | 44.8–45.3 °F |
| Sun 25 | 45.0 °F | 44.6–45.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 45.9 °F | 45.0–46.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 45.3 °F | 44.8–46.2 °F |
| Wed 21 | 43.9 °F | 42.4–44.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 41.7 °F | 41.2–42.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 41.0 °F | 40.6–41.2 °F |
| Sun 18 | 42.3 °F | 40.8–43.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 45.3 °F | 42.8–47.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 43.5 °F | 41.9–45.7 °F |
| Thu 15 | 46.2 °F | 42.8–48.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 45.0 °F | 41.7–46.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 40.6 °F | 40.1–41.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 41.4 °F | 39.6–43.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 44.2 °F | 42.8–45.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 48.2 °F | 45.1–49.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 49.3 °F | 48.7–49.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 47.3 °F | 45.3–49.3 °F |
| Wed 7 | 45.3 °F | 44.6–48.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 52.2 °F | 49.1–53.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 53.4 °F | 53.2–53.6 °F |
| Sun 4 | 53.2 °F | 52.9–53.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 54.9 °F | 54.0–55.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 55.9 °F | 55.6–56.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 55.2 °F | 54.7–55.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 54.1 °F | 54.0–54.5 °F |
| Sun 27 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–55.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–54.0 °F |
| Thu 24 | 53.4 °F | 53.1–53.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 52.0 °F | 50.0–53.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–49.6 °F |
| Mon 21 | 46.8 °F | 44.8–48.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 43.0 °F | 42.3–44.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 46.9 °F | 42.8–55.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 57.6 °F | 56.7–57.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–57.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 57.6 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.6 °F | 56.7–58.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.1–57.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 59.9 °F | 58.1–60.4 °F |
| Thu 10 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Mon 7 | 62.1 °F | 61.5–62.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.8 °F | 60.3–61.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–61.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 61.9 °F | 61.5–62.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 61.9 °F | 61.2–62.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 61.0 °F | 59.9–62.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 59.4 °F | 58.8–59.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.4 °F | 59.0–64.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 64.6 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Sat 29 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–66.4 °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 Channel-Port aux BasquesQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Channel-Port aux Basques?
44.2 °F; through the day it ranges 43.9–44.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 42.8 °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 Channel-Port aux Basques in October?
In October, the water in Channel-Port aux Basques averages 49.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only).
How warm is the water in Channel-Port aux Basques in August?
In August, the water in Channel-Port aux Basques averages 61.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Channel-Port aux Basques?
In Channel-Port aux Basques the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.9 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (61.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Channel-Port aux Basques is colder than normal for late October today (−3.9 °F).
More about Channel-Port aux Basques today
Water temperature near Channel-Port aux Basques
- Fox Roost-Margaree 44.4 °F · 3.9 mi
- St. Andrew's 43.7 °F · 15 mi
- Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou 44.4 °F · 21 mi
- Codroy 43.7 °F · 24 mi
- La Poile 44.2 °F · 35 mi
- Bay St. George South 45.0 °F · 47 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 2.2 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 7:28 pm (local time).
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