Water temperature in L'Anse-au-Loup
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 4:53 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 39.0–39.2 °F
- Air today
- 32 / 39 °F
- Wed 4
- 37.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in L'Anse-au-Loup is 39.0 °F and ranges 39.0–39.2 °F through the day, with the air between 32 °F and 39 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 37.6 °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 L'Anse-au-Loup (0.5 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 18.4 °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 L'Anse-au-Loup is colder than normal for late October today (−1.2 °F).
- 31.5° 31°JanJ
- 30.7° 31°FebF
- 30.5° 31°MarM
- 31.0° 31°AprA
- 33.6° 34°MayM
- 39.8° 40°JunJ
- 50.1° 50°JulJ
- 56.5° 56°AugA
- 52.2° 52°SepS
- 43.4° 43°OctO
- 37.2° 37°NovN
- 33.6° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In L'Anse-au-Loup the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (56.5 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.5 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.7 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 | 39.0–39.2 °F | 32 / 39 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 39.0–39.2 °F | 37 / 48 °F | 5.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 38.7–39.0 °F | 30 / 38 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 38.5–38.7 °F | 24 / 37 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 38.3–38.5 °F | 28 / 42 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 37.6–38.3 °F | 25 / 34 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Wed 4 | 37.6–37.6 °F | 24 / 36 °F | 1.6 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 | 39.6 °F | 39.2–40.1 °F |
| Tue 27 | 40.5 °F | 40.1–40.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 40.6 °F | 40.5–41.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 40.5 °F | 40.1–41.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 41.4 °F | 41.2–41.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 42.1 °F | 41.5–42.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 42.4 °F | 42.1–43.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 42.4 °F | 42.3–42.8 °F |
| Tue 20 | 42.6 °F | 41.9–43.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 41.0 °F | 40.6–41.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 40.8 °F | 40.8–41.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 41.2 °F | 41.2–41.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 41.5 °F | 41.4–41.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 42.3 °F | 41.5–42.6 °F |
| Wed 14 | 42.6 °F | 42.6–42.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 43.7 °F | 43.0–44.1 °F |
| Mon 12 | 44.6 °F | 43.9–46.6 °F |
| Sun 11 | 47.7 °F | 46.6–48.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 48.9 °F | 47.8–49.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 49.3 °F | 48.2–49.5 °F |
| Thu 8 | 46.9 °F | 46.6–48.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 47.5 °F | 46.8–48.0 °F |
| Tue 6 | 48.7 °F | 48.0–49.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 48.0 °F | 46.8–49.1 °F |
| Sun 4 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–46.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 47.1 °F | 46.8–47.5 °F |
| Fri 2 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 46.2 °F | 45.9–46.9 °F |
| Wed 30 | 45.7 °F | 45.0–46.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.1 °F |
| Mon 28 | 45.3 °F | 45.0–45.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 45.5 °F | 45.3–45.9 °F |
| Sat 26 | 45.7 °F | 45.5–46.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 45.9 °F | 45.1–46.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 45.3 °F | 45.3–45.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 45.3 °F | 45.3–45.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 46.6 °F | 45.7–47.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 47.3 °F | 46.9–48.0 °F |
| Sun 20 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 48.6 °F | 47.7–49.1 °F |
| Fri 18 | 48.7 °F | 48.6–49.1 °F |
| Thu 17 | 49.5 °F | 49.1–49.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–49.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 49.5 °F | 48.9–50.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 48.4 °F | 47.8–49.8 °F |
| Sun 13 | 49.1 °F | 48.4–49.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 49.8 °F | 49.3–50.5 °F |
| Fri 11 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–50.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 50.2 °F | 50.2–50.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 52.0 °F | 51.3–52.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 54.0 °F | 53.1–55.0 °F |
| Sat 5 | 53.8 °F | 53.1–55.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 55.6 °F | 54.3–56.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 57.4 °F | 56.5–58.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 57.6 °F | 55.4–59.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 56.1 °F | 54.9–57.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 58.3 °F | 57.6–58.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 57.9 °F | 56.8–59.2 °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 L'Anse-au-LoupQuestions
What's the water temperature today in L'Anse-au-Loup?
39.0 °F; through the day it ranges 39.0–39.2 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 37.6 °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 L'Anse-au-Loup in October?
In October, the water in L'Anse-au-Loup averages 43.4 °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 L'Anse-au-Loup in August?
In August, the water in L'Anse-au-Loup averages 56.5 °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 L'Anse-au-Loup?
In L'Anse-au-Loup the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (56.5 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.5 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off L'Anse-au-Loup is colder than normal for late October today (−1.2 °F).
More about L'Anse-au-Loup today
Water temperature near L'Anse-au-Loup
- Forteau 39.6 °F · 6.7 mi
- Savage Cove-Sandy Cove-Shoal Cove East 41.7 °F · 14 mi
- Green Island Cove 41.7 °F · 14 mi
- Red Bay 39.4 °F · 23 mi
- Brig Bay 44.2 °F · 31 mi
- Cook's Harbour 39.2 °F · 42 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 4.4 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 4:53 am (local time).
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