Water temperature in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 42.3–42.4 °F
- Air today
- 39 / 43 °F
- Wed 4
- 41.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay is 42.3 °F and ranges 42.3–42.4 °F through the day, with the air between 39 °F and 43 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 41.2 °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 Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay (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
- 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 20.9 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.0 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
- 32.1° 32°JanJ
- 31.1° 31°FebF
- 30.9° 31°MarM
- 31.8° 32°AprA
- 35.2° 35°MayM
- 41.6° 42°JunJ
- 50.4° 50°JulJ
- 55.3° 55°AugA
- 52.2° 52°SepS
- 45.8° 46°OctO
- 38.9° 39°NovN
- 34.5° 35°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.9 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.2 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 | 42.3–42.4 °F | 39 / 43 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 42.4–42.8 °F | 41 / 50 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Sat 31 | 42.6–42.8 °F | 37 / 44 °F | 3.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 41.9–42.4 °F | 33 / 39 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 41.7–41.9 °F | 38 / 44 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 41.4–41.7 °F | 35 / 38 °F | 3.3 ft |
| Wed 4 | 41.0–41.4 °F | 32 / 36 °F | 2.3 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 | 42.6 °F | 42.4–43.2 °F |
| Tue 27 | 44.1 °F | 43.2–44.8 °F |
| Mon 26 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 45.3 °F | 45.0–45.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 45.5 °F | 45.0–45.9 °F |
| Thu 22 | 46.2 °F | 45.9–46.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 46.2 °F | 45.9–46.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 45.9 °F | 45.7–46.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 47.3 °F | 46.8–47.8 °F |
| Sat 17 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.0 °F |
| Fri 16 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 48.4 °F | 48.2–48.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 48.2 °F | 47.8–48.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 48.4 °F | 48.0–48.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 49.3 °F | 48.7–49.5 °F |
| Sun 11 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Thu 8 | 50.0 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 50.7 °F | 50.0–51.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 51.3 °F | 50.9–51.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–50.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–52.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 51.3 °F | 51.3–51.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 51.3 °F | 50.9–51.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 50.9 °F | 50.5–51.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 50.5 °F | 50.0–50.9 °F |
| Wed 23 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.4 °F |
| Mon 21 | 48.6 °F | 47.1–49.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 45.3 °F | 43.2–50.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 54.5 °F | 51.6–55.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.4 °F |
| Wed 16 | 55.2 °F | 54.7–55.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 54.9 °F | 54.3–55.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 58.3 °F | 57.2–58.8 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.0 °F | 58.6–59.5 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.6 °F | 59.5–61.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 61.7 °F | 61.5–61.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 61.5 °F | 61.0–62.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 61.5 °F | 61.0–62.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.8 °F | 62.2–63.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.5 °F | 63.1–63.9 °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 Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal BayQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay?
42.3 °F; through the day it ranges 42.3–42.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 41.2 °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 Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay in October?
In October, the water in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay averages 45.8 °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 Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay in August?
In August, the water in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay averages 55.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
When is the best time to swim in Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay?
In Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.9 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
More about Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay today
Water temperature near Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay
- Tilting 44.6 °F · 5.3 mi
- Seldom-Little Seldom 42.6 °F · 8.1 mi
- Aspen Cove 43.5 °F · 18 mi
- Cobb's Arm 42.4 °F · 19 mi
- Fairbanks-Hillgrade 42.1 °F · 26 mi
- Twillingate 42.6 °F · 26 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 6.4 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 7:00 am (local time).
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