Water temperature in Howie Centre
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:15 am (ADT)- Today
- 51.4–51.6 °F
- Air today
- 41 / 56 °F
- Wed 4
- 50.0 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Howie Centre is 51.4 °F and ranges 51.4–51.6 °F through the day, with the air between 41 °F and 56 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 50.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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
- 34.0° 34°JanJ
- 31.3° 31°FebF
- 31.1° 31°MarM
- 32.8° 33°AprA
- 39.3° 39°MayM
- 49.1° 49°JunJ
- 60.4° 60°JulJ
- 66.0° 66°AugA
- 61.8° 62°SepS
- 54.2° 54°OctO
- 46.2° 46°NovN
- 39.7° 40°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Best time
The best time to swim in Howie Centre is in August, when the water averages 66.0–66.0 °F.
The water is warmest in August (66.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.1 °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 | 51.4–51.6 °F | 41 / 56 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Fri 30 | 51.4–51.4 °F | 47 / 55 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 51.1–51.4 °F | 38 / 47 °F | 1.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 50.7–51.1 °F | 37 / 43 °F | 1.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 50.4–50.7 °F | 37 / 56 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 50.2–50.4 °F | 37 / 51 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Wed 4 | 50.0–50.0 °F | 37 / 55 °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 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 52.3 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
| Mon 26 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 52.5 °F | 52.2–53.1 °F |
| Sat 24 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 53.2 °F | 52.7–53.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 53.6 °F | 53.6–53.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.0 °F |
| Tue 20 | 53.6 °F | 53.6–53.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 53.6 °F | 53.6–53.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 54.5 °F | 54.5–54.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.5 °F |
| Mon 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Wed 7 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 57.9 °F | 57.6–58.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 58.3 °F | 58.3–58.5 °F |
| Sun 4 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.2 °F |
| Sat 3 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–58.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 58.6 °F | 58.1–59.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 58.3 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–57.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 57.9 °F | 57.9–58.1 °F |
| Sun 27 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–59.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 58.5 °F | 57.7–59.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.8 °F |
| Tue 22 | 58.1 °F | 58.1–58.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–58.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 59.2 °F | 58.8–59.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 59.9 °F | 59.5–60.3 °F |
| Thu 17 | 60.3 °F | 59.7–61.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 60.3 °F | 59.5–61.2 °F |
| Tue 15 | 59.4 °F | 59.2–59.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–59.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 60.4 °F | 59.9–60.8 °F |
| Sat 12 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–60.8 °F |
| Thu 10 | 60.8 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 62.8 °F | 62.2–63.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Sun 6 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
| Sat 5 | 65.1 °F | 64.0–66.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 67.6 °F | 66.9–68.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.5 °F | 68.4–68.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 69.6 °F | 69.3–70.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 70.2 °F | 70.0–70.3 °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 Howie CentreQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Howie Centre?
51.4 °F; through the day it ranges 51.4–51.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 50.0 °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 Howie Centre in October?
In October, the water in Howie Centre averages 54.2 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Howie Centre in August?
In August, the water in Howie Centre averages 66.0 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Howie Centre?
The best time to swim in Howie Centre is in August, when the water averages 66.0–66.0 °F. The water is warmest in August (66.0 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.1 °F).
More about Howie Centre today
Water temperature near Howie Centre
- Balls Creek 51.4 °F · 5.6 mi
- Albert Bridge 50.7 °F · 11 mi
- River Ryan 51.4 °F · 13 mi
- Port Morien 50.7 °F · 19 mi
- St. Peter's 50.4 °F · 41 mi
- Ingonish 51.6 °F · 43 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 15 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 2:15 am (local time).
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