Water temperature in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:38 am (GMT-2:30)- Today
- 47.3–47.5 °F
- Air today
- 40 / 46 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine is 47.3 °F and ranges 47.3–47.5 °F through the day, with the air between 40 °F and 46 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 45.4 °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 St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine (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 15.8 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.5 °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 St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine is colder than normal for late October today (−3.3 °F).
- 36.0° 36°JanJ
- 33.6° 34°FebF
- 33.5° 34°MarM
- 35.5° 35°AprA
- 39.7° 40°MayM
- 46.3° 46°JunJ
- 54.2° 54°JulJ
- 60.3° 60°AugA
- 56.9° 57°SepS
- 50.5° 50°OctO
- 44.7° 45°NovN
- 39.8° 40°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (33.5 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 24 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 | 47.3–47.5 °F | 40 / 46 °F | 3.6 ft |
| Fri 30 | 47.3–47.3 °F | 45 / 52 °F | 3.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 47.3–47.5 °F | 40 / 49 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sun 1 | 46.6–47.1 °F | 35 / 41 °F | 2.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 46.4–46.6 °F | 41 / 46 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.5–46.4 °F | 36 / 45 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.3–45.5 °F | 32 / 37 °F | 1.3 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 | 47.7 °F | 47.5–48.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 48.4 °F | 48.0–48.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–48.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 49.3 °F | 49.3–49.3 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 49.3 °F | 49.3–49.5 °F |
| Tue 20 | 49.6 °F | 49.6–49.6 °F |
| Mon 19 | 49.6 °F | 49.6–49.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 50.0 °F | 49.8–50.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 50.0 °F | 49.8–50.7 °F |
| Thu 15 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–52.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 52.9 °F | 52.3–53.1 °F |
| Fri 9 | 52.7 °F | 52.0–53.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 50.7 °F | 49.8–52.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 51.8 °F | 49.8–54.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 54.9 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 54.7 °F | 54.7–54.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 54.9 °F | 54.5–55.2 °F |
| Sat 3 | 55.8 °F | 55.2–55.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 55.8 °F | 55.8–55.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–55.9 °F |
| Wed 30 | 55.6 °F | 55.2–56.3 °F |
| Tue 29 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 55.2 °F | 54.7–55.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 55.0 °F | 54.3–55.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 54.7 °F | 54.3–55.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 54.5 °F | 53.8–55.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 54.3 °F | 54.0–54.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 53.4 °F | 52.9–54.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 52.2 °F | 51.4–52.9 °F |
| Sun 20 | 51.3 °F | 50.9–51.4 °F |
| Sat 19 | 54.9 °F | 51.6–57.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 57.2 °F | 56.7–57.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 57.0 °F | 56.7–57.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 57.2 °F | 56.7–57.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 57.2 °F | 56.8–57.4 °F |
| Sun 13 | 55.0 °F | 52.9–57.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 54.1 °F | 52.5–57.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 59.0 °F | 57.4–59.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 59.9 °F | 59.5–60.1 °F |
| Wed 9 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.4 °F |
| Tue 8 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.3 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 61.5 °F | 60.6–62.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 62.4 °F | 62.1–62.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.4 °F | 62.1–62.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 61.2 °F | 59.9–62.2 °F |
| Tue 1 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–60.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 61.3 °F | 60.3–62.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.5 °F | 62.2–64.4 °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 St. Bernard's-Jacques FontaineQuestions
What's the water temperature today in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine?
47.3 °F; through the day it ranges 47.3–47.5 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 45.4 °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 St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine in October?
In October, the water in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine averages 50.5 °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 St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine in August?
In August, the water in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine averages 60.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine?
In St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (60.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (33.5 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine is colder than normal for late October today (−3.3 °F).
More about St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine today
Water temperature near St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine
- English Harbour East 46.8 °F · 7.9 mi
- Parkers Cove 47.7 °F · 8.6 mi
- Baine Harbour 47.7 °F · 11 mi
- Grand Le Pierre 46.8 °F · 13 mi
- Rencontre East 45.3 °F · 16 mi
- Belleoram 45.7 °F · 23 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 2.5 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 7:38 am (local time).
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