Water temperature in Baie-Comeau
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 1:48 am (EDT)- Today
- 37.8–38.1 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 49 °F
- Wed 4
- 36.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Baie-Comeau is 37.9 °F and ranges 37.8–38.1 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 49 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 36.2 °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 Baie-Comeau (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 16.9 °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 Baie-Comeau is colder than normal for late October today (−2.7 °F).
- 31.5° 32°JanJ
- 31.1° 31°FebF
- 31.5° 32°MarM
- 34.5° 35°AprA
- 39.2° 39°MayM
- 49.9° 50°JunJ
- 55.1° 55°JulJ
- 55.5° 55°AugA
- 49.4° 49°SepS
- 42.8° 43°OctO
- 36.3° 36°NovN
- 33.1° 33°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Baie-Comeau the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (55.5 °F on average) and coldest in February (31.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.3 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 | 37.8–38.1 °F | 36 / 49 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 37.4–37.8 °F | 37 / 48 °F | 2.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 37.0–37.4 °F | 31 / 42 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 36.5–37.0 °F | 33 / 45 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 36.1–36.5 °F | 34 / 46 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 35.8–36.1 °F | 31 / 40 °F | 2.3 ft |
| Wed 4 | 36.1–36.3 °F | 34 / 42 °F | 2.2 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 | 38.3 °F | 38.1–38.5 °F |
| Tue 27 | 38.8 °F | 38.5–39.0 °F |
| Mon 26 | 39.4 °F | 39.2–39.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 39.2 °F | 38.8–39.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 38.8 °F | 38.7–39.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 39.0 °F | 38.8–39.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 39.4 °F | 39.0–39.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 39.6 °F | 39.4–39.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 39.9 °F | 39.7–40.1 °F |
| Mon 19 | 39.9 °F | 39.7–40.1 °F |
| Sun 18 | 39.7 °F | 39.6–39.9 °F |
| Sat 17 | 39.7 °F | 39.6–39.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 39.9 °F | 39.7–39.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 39.7 °F | 39.6–39.9 °F |
| Wed 14 | 39.6 °F | 39.4–39.7 °F |
| Tue 13 | 40.3 °F | 39.7–40.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 41.2 °F | 40.6–41.5 °F |
| Sun 11 | 41.9 °F | 41.7–42.1 °F |
| Sat 10 | 42.1 °F | 41.9–42.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 42.4 °F | 42.3–42.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 43.5 °F | 42.8–43.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 44.6 °F | 44.1–45.1 °F |
| Tue 6 | 45.7 °F | 45.1–46.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 46.4 °F | 46.0–46.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 46.6 °F | 46.4–46.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 47.3 °F | 47.1–47.5 °F |
| Thu 1 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.5 °F |
| Wed 30 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Tue 29 | 47.5 °F | 47.1–47.8 °F |
| Mon 28 | 47.5 °F | 47.1–47.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 47.5 °F | 47.1–47.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 47.3 °F | 46.9–47.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 47.3 °F | 46.9–47.7 °F |
| Thu 24 | 47.3 °F | 46.9–47.7 °F |
| Wed 23 | 47.3 °F | 47.1–47.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 48.2 °F | 47.8–48.6 °F |
| Mon 21 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 48.9 °F | 48.6–49.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 49.5 °F | 49.3–49.8 °F |
| Fri 18 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.8 °F |
| Thu 17 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 50.7 °F | 50.2–51.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 51.3 °F | 50.7–52.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 53.8 °F | 52.5–54.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 53.8 °F | 53.4–54.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 53.4 °F | 53.1–53.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 53.1 °F | 52.9–53.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 52.9 °F | 52.7–53.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 52.7 °F | 52.7–52.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 53.1 °F | 52.7–53.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 53.6 °F | 53.1–54.0 °F |
| Mon 31 | 54.1 °F | 53.6–54.7 °F |
| Sun 30 | 55.2 °F | 54.7–55.4 °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 Baie-ComeauQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Baie-Comeau?
37.9 °F; through the day it ranges 37.8–38.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 36.2 °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 Baie-Comeau in October?
In October, the water in Baie-Comeau averages 42.8 °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 Baie-Comeau in August?
In August, the water in Baie-Comeau averages 55.5 °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 Baie-Comeau?
In Baie-Comeau the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (55.5 °F on average) and coldest in February (31.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Baie-Comeau is colder than normal for late October today (−2.7 °F).
More about Baie-Comeau today
Water temperature near Baie-Comeau
- Chute-aux-Outardes 36.3 °F · 13 mi
- Godbout 37.8 °F · 26 mi
- Betsiamites 36.9 °F · 29 mi
- Saint-Ulric 40.6 °F · 36 mi
- Matane 41.2 °F · 39 mi
- Luceville 41.2 °F · 48 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 4.9 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 1:48 am (local time).
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