Water temperature in Cap-aux-Meules
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 8:53 pm (ADT)- Today
- 46.6–47.1 °F
- Air today
- 41 / 46 °F
- Tue 3
- 45.5 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Cap-aux-Meules is 46.8 °F and ranges 46.6–47.1 °F through the day, with the air between 41 °F and 46 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 45.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Cap-aux-Meules (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
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 21.4 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−0.5 °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 Cap-aux-Meules is about normal for late October today.
- 32.8° 33°JanJ
- 31.1° 31°FebF
- 31.0° 31°MarM
- 32.8° 33°AprA
- 39.2° 39°MayM
- 49.0° 49°JunJ
- 59.8° 60°JulJ
- 64.2° 64°AugA
- 58.9° 59°SepS
- 50.9° 51°OctO
- 43.1° 43°NovN
- 37.2° 37°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Cap-aux-Meules the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (64.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 2.1 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 | 46.6–47.1 °F | 41 / 46 °F | 6.7 ft |
| Thu 29 | 46.8–47.1 °F | 46 / 50 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Fri 30 | 47.1–47.5 °F | 45 / 50 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 46.8–47.3 °F | 40 / 45 °F | 4.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.9–46.6 °F | 41 / 46 °F | 4.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 45.9–46.2 °F | 43 / 46 °F | 4.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.1–45.9 °F | 40 / 45 °F | 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 47.7 °F | 47.1–48.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 48.2 °F | 48.0–48.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 48.2 °F | 48.0–48.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–48.9 °F |
| Thu 22 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–48.9 °F |
| Wed 21 | 48.9 °F | 48.6–49.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 48.6 °F | 48.6–48.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 48.6 °F | 48.4–48.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–49.5 °F |
| Sat 17 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 50.0 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 50.9 °F | 50.2–51.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.2 °F |
| Sun 11 | 52.3 °F | 52.2–52.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 53.1 °F | 52.7–53.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 56.1 °F | 55.6–57.2 °F |
| Mon 5 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Sun 4 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.3 °F |
| Sat 3 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.6 °F |
| Thu 1 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–59.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–58.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.1 °F |
| Mon 28 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.1 °F |
| Sun 27 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 56.3 °F | 55.6–57.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.1 °F |
| Wed 23 | 56.3 °F | 56.1–56.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 55.9 °F | 55.6–56.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 56.5 °F | 55.9–56.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 57.9 °F | 57.6–58.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 59.5 °F | 58.6–59.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 59.2 °F | 58.6–59.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 59.7 °F | 59.4–60.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 58.8 °F | 58.1–59.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 58.8 °F | 58.1–59.4 °F |
| Fri 11 | 59.4 °F | 58.6–60.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 61.2 °F | 60.4–62.1 °F |
| Wed 9 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Tue 8 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–62.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 63.5 °F | 63.1–64.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 65.7 °F | 64.4–67.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 67.5 °F | 67.1–67.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 67.6 °F | 67.5–67.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 68.4 °F | 68.2–68.5 °F |
| Sat 29 | 69.1 °F | 68.5–70.0 °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 Cap-aux-MeulesQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Cap-aux-Meules?
46.8 °F; through the day it ranges 46.6–47.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 45.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 Cap-aux-Meules in October?
In October, the water in Cap-aux-Meules averages 50.9 °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 Cap-aux-Meules in August?
In August, the water in Cap-aux-Meules averages 64.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Cap-aux-Meules?
In Cap-aux-Meules the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (64.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Cap-aux-Meules is about normal for late October today.
More about Cap-aux-Meules today
Water temperature near Cap-aux-Meules
- Souris West 52.5 °F · 73 mi
- Dingwall 50.9 °F · 73 mi
- St. Peters Bay 50.9 °F · 75 mi
- Morell 50.9 °F · 77 mi
- Central Kings 51.1 °F · 79 mi
- Neils Harbour 52.0 °F · 82 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 0.9 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 8:53 pm (local time).
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