Water temperature in Fox Roost-Margaree
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 8:33 pm (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 44.4–44.8 °F
- Air today
- 39 / 44 °F
- Tue 3
- 42.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Fox Roost-Margaree is 44.4 °F and ranges 44.4–44.8 °F through the day, with the air between 39 °F and 44 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 42.9 °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 Fox Roost-Margaree (0.3 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 21.4 °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 Fox Roost-Margaree is colder than normal for late October today (−3.1 °F).
- 35.1° 35°JanJ
- 32.8° 33°FebF
- 32.6° 33°MarM
- 34.1° 34°AprA
- 39.2° 39°MayM
- 46.9° 47°JunJ
- 55.5° 56°JulJ
- 61.2° 61°AugA
- 56.9° 57°SepS
- 50.0° 50°OctO
- 43.8° 44°NovN
- 39.0° 39°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Fox Roost-Margaree the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.6 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.6 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 | 44.4–44.8 °F | 39 / 44 °F | 9.1 ft |
| Thu 29 | 44.4–44.8 °F | 44 / 47 °F | 6.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 44.8–45.1 °F | 44 / 50 °F | 6.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 40 / 44 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 39 / 43 °F | 6.1 ft |
| Mon 2 | 43.7–45.1 °F | 43 / 46 °F | 8.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 42.3–43.5 °F | 36 / 44 °F | 6.4 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 | 44.8 °F | 44.4–45.0 °F |
| Mon 26 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.5 °F |
| Sat 24 | 45.7 °F | 45.0–46.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 45.3 °F | 44.8–46.0 °F |
| Wed 21 | 44.1 °F | 43.0–44.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 42.4 °F | 41.7–43.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 41.5 °F | 41.2–41.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 42.6 °F | 41.2–43.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 46.0 °F | 43.5–47.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 45.5 °F | 44.2–46.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 47.3 °F | 44.6–49.1 °F |
| Wed 14 | 45.7 °F | 43.3–47.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 41.7 °F | 40.8–43.0 °F |
| Mon 12 | 40.8 °F | 39.7–41.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 42.4 °F | 41.7–43.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 45.7 °F | 43.0–46.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 46.6 °F | 46.0–46.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 45.3 °F | 43.7–46.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 44.6 °F | 43.3–48.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 52.3 °F | 49.1–53.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 53.6 °F | 53.6–53.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–53.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 54.9 °F | 54.0–55.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–56.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 55.6 °F | 54.9–55.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 54.7 °F | 54.7–54.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 54.7 °F | 54.3–54.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 54.7 °F | 54.0–55.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 54.0 °F | 53.6–54.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 53.8 °F | 53.2–54.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 53.6 °F | 53.4–54.0 °F |
| Wed 23 | 52.9 °F | 50.9–53.6 °F |
| Tue 22 | 50.0 °F | 49.5–50.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 48.6 °F | 47.1–49.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 44.2 °F | 42.8–46.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 47.7 °F | 43.9–55.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 57.2 °F | 56.3–57.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–57.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–57.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.0 °F | 56.5–57.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.3–57.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 60.1 °F | 58.3–60.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 61.0 °F | 60.6–61.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–62.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 61.3 °F | 60.6–61.9 °F |
| Sat 5 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–61.3 °F |
| Fri 4 | 61.9 °F | 61.3–62.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.1 °F | 61.3–62.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 61.3 °F | 60.4–62.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 60.1 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.4 °F | 59.9–63.9 °F |
| Sun 30 | 64.8 °F | 64.0–65.5 °F |
| Sat 29 | 66.2 °F | 65.7–66.7 °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 Fox Roost-MargareeQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Fox Roost-Margaree?
44.4 °F; through the day it ranges 44.4–44.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 42.9 °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 Fox Roost-Margaree in October?
In October, the water in Fox Roost-Margaree averages 50.0 °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 Fox Roost-Margaree in August?
In August, the water in Fox Roost-Margaree averages 61.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Fox Roost-Margaree?
In Fox Roost-Margaree the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (61.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.6 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Fox Roost-Margaree is colder than normal for late October today (−3.1 °F).
More about Fox Roost-Margaree today
Water temperature near Fox Roost-Margaree
- Channel-Port aux Basques 44.2 °F · 3.9 mi
- St. Andrew's 43.5 °F · 17 mi
- Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou 44.2 °F · 18 mi
- Codroy 43.7 °F · 27 mi
- La Poile 44.2 °F · 32 mi
- Bay St. George South 44.8 °F · 46 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 2.3 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 8:33 pm (local time).
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