Water temperature in Renews-Cappahayden
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 6:44 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 45.1–45.1 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 48 °F
- Wed 4
- 43.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Renews-Cappahayden is 45.1 °F and ranges 45.1–45.1 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 48 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 43.3 °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 Renews-Cappahayden (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 12.8 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks below normal (−2.1 °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 Renews-Cappahayden is colder than normal for late October today (−1.0 °F).
- 33.6° 34°JanJ
- 32.1° 32°FebF
- 32.0° 32°MarM
- 33.2° 33°AprA
- 36.7° 37°MayM
- 42.7° 43°JunJ
- 51.2° 51°JulJ
- 57.4° 57°AugA
- 55.1° 55°SepS
- 49.0° 49°OctO
- 42.7° 43°NovN
- 37.2° 37°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Renews-Cappahayden the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.3 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 | 45.1–45.1 °F | 36 / 48 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Fri 30 | 44.8–45.1 °F | 43 / 54 °F | 5.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 44.6–45.0 °F | 41 / 51 °F | 5.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 43.7–44.6 °F | 36 / 41 °F | 6.7 ft |
| Mon 2 | 43.5–43.7 °F | 37 / 48 °F | 6.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 43.3–43.5 °F | 34 / 46 °F | 4.8 ft |
| Wed 4 | 43.2–43.3 °F | 33 / 37 °F | 3.0 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 | 45.5 °F | 45.3–45.9 °F |
| Tue 27 | 46.2 °F | 45.9–46.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 46.4 °F | 46.4–46.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 46.6 °F | 46.4–46.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 46.8 °F | 46.6–47.1 °F |
| Fri 23 | 47.3 °F | 47.1–47.5 °F |
| Thu 22 | 47.5 °F | 47.5–47.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 47.7 °F | 47.5–47.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 47.7 °F | 47.7–47.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 48.0 °F | 47.8–48.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 48.0 °F | 48.0–48.2 °F |
| Sat 17 | 48.2 °F | 48.2–48.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 48.4 °F | 48.4–48.6 °F |
| Thu 15 | 48.7 °F | 48.6–48.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 48.7 °F | 48.7–48.9 °F |
| Tue 13 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–49.3 °F |
| Mon 12 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–49.8 °F |
| Sun 11 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 49.1 °F | 48.9–49.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 48.7 °F | 48.7–48.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 48.4 °F | 47.8–48.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 48.6 °F | 47.7–50.2 °F |
| Tue 6 | 51.3 °F | 50.4–51.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 51.6 °F | 50.9–52.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–51.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–51.8 °F |
| Mon 28 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 52.3 °F | 52.0–53.1 °F |
| Sat 26 | 52.3 °F | 52.2–52.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 52.9 °F | 52.3–53.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 52.9 °F | 52.7–53.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–54.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–54.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 52.9 °F | 52.5–53.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 54.5 °F | 52.5–55.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.1 °F |
| Thu 17 | 55.4 °F | 54.9–55.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 54.3 °F | 53.2–55.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 52.5 °F | 52.0–53.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 54.0 °F | 52.7–54.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 53.6 °F | 52.7–54.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 50.9 °F | 49.6–52.7 °F |
| Fri 11 | 55.9 °F | 52.0–58.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–58.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 58.8 °F | 58.8–59.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 59.2 °F | 58.8–59.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Sun 6 | 59.0 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 60.3 °F | 59.2–61.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 61.5 °F | 61.0–62.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 60.6 °F | 58.8–61.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 57.0 °F | 55.8–58.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 56.7 °F | 55.9–57.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 58.3 °F | 57.7–59.0 °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 Renews-CappahaydenQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Renews-Cappahayden?
45.1 °F; through the day it ranges 45.1–45.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 43.3 °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 Renews-Cappahayden in October?
In October, the water in Renews-Cappahayden averages 49.0 °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 Renews-Cappahayden in August?
In August, the water in Renews-Cappahayden averages 57.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Renews-Cappahayden?
In Renews-Cappahayden the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Renews-Cappahayden is colder than normal for late October today (−1.0 °F).
More about Renews-Cappahayden today
Water temperature near Renews-Cappahayden
- Burnt Cove 44.8 °F · 19 mi
- Trepassey 46.2 °F · 24 mi
- Riverhead 45.9 °F · 27 mi
- Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines 45.7 °F · 30 mi
- Gaskiers-Point La Haye 46.0 °F · 32 mi
- Holyrood 47.1 °F · 33 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 7.2 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 6:44 am (local time).
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