Water temperature in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:39 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 45.7–45.9 °F
- Air today
- 35 / 48 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines is 45.7 °F and ranges 45.7–45.9 °F through the day, with the air between 35 °F and 48 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines (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 20.7 °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 Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines is colder than normal for late October today (−1.0 °F).
- 34.6° 35°JanJ
- 32.7° 33°FebF
- 32.7° 33°MarM
- 33.9° 34°AprA
- 37.8° 38°MayM
- 44.2° 44°JunJ
- 52.3° 52°JulJ
- 58.3° 58°AugA
- 55.4° 55°SepS
- 49.7° 50°OctO
- 43.8° 44°NovN
- 38.3° 38°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (58.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (32.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 20 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 | 45.7–45.9 °F | 35 / 48 °F | 3.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 45.7–45.9 °F | 43 / 54 °F | 4.6 ft |
| Sat 31 | 45.9–46.2 °F | 40 / 50 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.5–46.0 °F | 35 / 40 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Mon 2 | 45.5–45.5 °F | 37 / 48 °F | 5.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.3–45.5 °F | 33 / 46 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 30 / 36 °F | 1.7 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 | 46.2 °F | 45.7–46.8 °F |
| Tue 27 | 47.1 °F | 46.8–47.3 °F |
| Mon 26 | 46.4 °F | 45.1–47.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 43.7 °F | 42.8–45.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 44.6 °F | 43.0–46.8 °F |
| Fri 23 | 48.9 °F | 46.9–49.5 °F |
| Thu 22 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.0 °F |
| Tue 20 | 50.2 °F | 49.6–50.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 53.1 °F | 52.7–53.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 53.8 °F | 53.8–54.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 54.1 °F | 54.0–54.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 54.3 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 54.3 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Thu 8 | 54.3 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Wed 7 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 55.0 °F | 54.7–55.6 °F |
| Sat 3 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 55.0 °F | 55.0–55.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 55.0 °F | 54.5–55.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 55.9 °F | 55.4–57.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 56.1 °F | 55.8–56.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 56.3 °F | 55.6–57.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 55.9 °F | 55.6–56.1 °F |
| Wed 23 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.5 °F |
| Tue 22 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 56.8 °F | 56.1–57.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–59.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 58.6 °F | 57.9–59.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–57.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.9 °F | 57.6–58.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 59.4 °F | 58.6–59.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.0 °F | 58.5–59.4 °F |
| Sun 6 | 57.7 °F | 57.0–59.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 61.7 °F | 59.9–62.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–63.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 61.7 °F | 60.8–62.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 63.9 °F | 62.1–64.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 65.7 °F | 64.8–66.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.7 °F |
| Sun 30 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.5 °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 Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. CatherinesQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines?
45.7 °F; through the day it ranges 45.7–45.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines in October?
In October, the water in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines 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 Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines in August?
In August, the water in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines averages 58.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines?
In Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (58.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (32.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines is colder than normal for late October today (−1.0 °F).
More about Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines today
Water temperature near Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines
- O'Donnells 46.0 °F · 6.8 mi
- Gaskiers-Point La Haye 46.0 °F · 20 mi
- Avondale 47.1 °F · 23 mi
- Placentia 45.3 °F · 23 mi
- Cape Broyle 44.8 °F · 25 mi
- South Dildo 47.5 °F · 25 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 14 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 7:39 am (local time).
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