Water temperature in Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:02 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 43.9–44.2 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 41 °F
- Wed 4
- 42.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe is 44.1 °F and ranges 43.9–44.2 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 41 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 42.4 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe (0.8 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 18.5 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.3 °F).
- 31.6° 32°JanJ
- 30.7° 31°FebF
- 30.6° 31°MarM
- 31.2° 31°AprA
- 34.0° 34°MayM
- 40.6° 41°JunJ
- 50.7° 51°JulJ
- 57.0° 57°AugA
- 53.0° 53°SepS
- 44.1° 44°OctO
- 37.7° 38°NovN
- 33.9° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (57.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.6 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 7.5 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 | 43.9–44.2 °F | 36 / 41 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Fri 30 | 44.1–44.6 °F | 38 / 48 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Sat 31 | 44.2–44.6 °F | 32 / 37 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 43.9–44.1 °F | 28 / 37 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 43.5–43.9 °F | 33 / 43 °F | 4.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 42.6–43.5 °F | 28 / 33 °F | 4.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 42.3–42.6 °F | 28 / 38 °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 | 44.4 °F | 44.2–45.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 45.3 °F | 45.0–45.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 45.7 °F | 45.3–45.9 °F |
| Sun 25 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 45.3 °F | 45.1–45.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 45.9 °F | 45.5–46.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 46.0 °F | 45.9–46.2 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 46.0 °F | 45.9–46.0 °F |
| Tue 20 | 45.9 °F | 45.9–46.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 45.7 °F | 45.5–46.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 46.4 °F | 46.0–46.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 46.6 °F | 46.6–46.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–48.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 48.2 °F | 48.0–48.7 °F |
| Tue 13 | 49.5 °F | 48.9–50.0 °F |
| Mon 12 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–51.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.1 °F |
| Wed 7 | 51.1 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–52.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Fri 2 | 51.1 °F | 51.1–51.3 °F |
| Thu 1 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–51.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 50.7 °F | 50.4–50.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–50.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 49.5 °F | 49.1–49.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 49.1 °F | 48.6–49.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 48.4 °F | 48.2–48.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 48.2 °F | 47.8–48.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 49.6 °F | 48.9–49.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 50.4 °F | 49.8–50.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 51.4 °F | 50.9–52.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
| Thu 17 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Tue 15 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 50.7 °F | 50.4–51.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 50.5 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 49.1 °F | 48.6–49.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 47.1 °F | 46.0–48.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 45.9 °F | 45.7–46.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 47.5 °F | 46.6–48.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–48.7 °F |
| Mon 7 | 50.4 °F | 48.6–53.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 56.7 °F | 53.6–58.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 59.9 °F | 58.5–61.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 61.0 °F | 60.6–61.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.0 °F |
| Wed 2 | 60.8 °F | 60.3–61.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–62.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–62.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.0 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. BarbeQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe?
44.1 °F; through the day it ranges 43.9–44.2 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 42.4 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe in October?
In October, the water in Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe averages 44.1 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe in August?
In August, the water in Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe averages 57.0 °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 Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe?
In Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (57.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.6 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.3 °F).
More about Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe today
Water temperature near Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe
- Brig Bay 44.2 °F · 11 mi
- Green Island Cove 41.7 °F · 15 mi
- Forteau 39.7 °F · 20 mi
- L'Anse-au-Loup 39.2 °F · 22 mi
- Main Brook 41.0 °F · 33 mi
- Eddies Cove West 44.6 °F · 35 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 1.1 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 2:02 am (local time).
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