Water temperature in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 4:20 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 46.8–47.1 °F
- Air today
- 40 / 44 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook is 46.9 °F and ranges 46.8–47.1 °F through the day, with the air between 40 °F and 44 °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 Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook (0.7 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 17.8 °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 Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.9 °F).
- 33.0° 33°JanJ
- 31.3° 31°FebF
- 31.1° 31°MarM
- 32.6° 33°AprA
- 37.2° 37°MayM
- 45.3° 45°JunJ
- 54.3° 54°JulJ
- 60.3° 60°AugA
- 55.6° 56°SepS
- 47.9° 48°OctO
- 41.2° 41°NovN
- 36.4° 36°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 16 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 | 46.8–47.1 °F | 40 / 44 °F | 7.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 46.8–46.8 °F | 43 / 50 °F | 6.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 46.6–46.8 °F | 34 / 43 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Sun 1 | 46.4–46.6 °F | 32 / 40 °F | 6.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 46.0–46.4 °F | 38 / 44 °F | 8.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.7–46.0 °F | 27 / 40 °F | 6.4 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.5–45.7 °F | 23 / 42 °F | 6.0 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 | 47.1–47.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 47.5 °F | 47.5–47.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 47.7 °F | 47.7–47.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 48.0 °F | 47.8–48.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 48.2 °F | 48.0–48.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 48.4 °F | 48.4–48.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 48.6 °F | 48.6–48.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 49.1 °F | 48.7–49.1 °F |
| Mon 19 | 49.3 °F | 49.1–49.5 °F |
| Sun 18 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.8 °F |
| Sat 17 | 50.0 °F | 49.8–50.2 °F |
| Fri 16 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–51.1 °F |
| Wed 14 | 51.1 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–52.0 °F |
| Mon 12 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 52.7 °F | 52.7–52.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 53.1 °F | 52.9–53.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 53.1 °F | 52.9–53.1 °F |
| Wed 7 | 53.2 °F | 53.1–53.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 53.6 °F | 53.6–53.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 53.8 °F | 53.8–54.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 54.0 °F | 54.0–54.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 54.1 °F | 53.6–54.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–55.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 54.3 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Sat 26 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–54.9 °F |
| Fri 25 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–55.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 54.1 °F | 54.0–54.3 °F |
| Wed 23 | 54.1 °F | 54.0–54.3 °F |
| Tue 22 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 55.6 °F | 55.2–55.9 °F |
| Thu 17 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–56.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 56.1 °F | 55.8–56.7 °F |
| Mon 14 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–56.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 55.4 °F | 55.4–55.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 55.6 °F | 55.6–55.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 56.8 °F | 55.9–57.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Tue 8 | 60.3 °F | 58.8–61.7 °F |
| Mon 7 | 62.2 °F | 61.7–62.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 64.0 °F | 63.9–64.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 64.6 °F | 64.0–65.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 64.6 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Mon 31 | 64.6 °F | 64.6–64.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 64.9 °F | 64.9–65.1 °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 Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal BrookQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook?
46.9 °F; through the day it ranges 46.8–47.1 °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 Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook in October?
In October, the water in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook averages 47.9 °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 Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook in August?
In August, the water in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook averages 60.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook?
In Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.9 °F).
More about Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook today
Water temperature near Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook
- Trout River 46.9 °F · 10.0 mi
- Cox's Cove 46.9 °F · 24 mi
- McIver's 46.9 °F · 27 mi
- St. Pauls 45.5 °F · 29 mi
- Cow Head 45.5 °F · 33 mi
- York Harbour 46.6 °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 1.9 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 4:20 am (local time).
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