Water temperature in Carleton-sur-Mer
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:27 am (EDT)- Today
- 46.0–46.4 °F
- Air today
- 38 / 57 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Carleton-sur-Mer is 46.0 °F and ranges 46.0–46.4 °F through the day, with the air between 38 °F and 57 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Carleton-sur-Mer (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 19.1 °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 Carleton-sur-Mer is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
- 30.7° 31°JanJ
- 30.1° 30°FebF
- 30.4° 30°MarM
- 32.6° 33°AprA
- 37.8° 38°MayM
- 51.2° 51°JunJ
- 60.6° 61°JulJ
- 62.1° 62°AugA
- 56.9° 57°SepS
- 49.4° 49°OctO
- 39.3° 39°NovN
- 32.9° 33°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Carleton-sur-Mer the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.1 °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 | 46.0–46.4 °F | 38 / 57 °F | 0.6 ft |
| Fri 30 | 46.2–46.6 °F | 39 / 53 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 45.9–46.2 °F | 32 / 42 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.7–45.9 °F | 31 / 47 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 45.5–45.7 °F | 36 / 48 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 31 / 42 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.1–45.5 °F | 34 / 45 °F | 1.2 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 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.4 °F |
| Tue 27 | 46.8 °F | 46.6–46.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.3 °F |
| Sun 25 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Fri 23 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 47.3 °F | 47.1–47.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 47.5 °F | 47.1–48.0 °F |
| Tue 20 | 48.0 °F | 47.7–48.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 48.2 °F | 47.7–48.6 °F |
| Sun 18 | 48.0 °F | 47.8–48.2 °F |
| Sat 17 | 49.1 °F | 48.4–49.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 49.8 °F | 49.3–50.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 51.3 °F | 50.5–51.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.3 °F |
| Tue 13 | 53.1 °F | 52.5–53.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–54.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 54.0 °F | 54.0–54.1 °F |
| Sat 10 | 54.5 °F | 54.0–54.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–55.0 °F |
| Thu 8 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–55.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 56.3 °F | 55.8–56.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 58.8 °F | 58.1–59.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 58.6 °F | 57.7–59.5 °F |
| Wed 30 | 58.3 °F | 57.7–58.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.6 °F |
| Mon 28 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–59.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 58.5 °F | 57.6–59.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 58.3 °F | 57.4–59.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 58.1 °F | 57.0–58.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 57.6 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.6 °F |
| Mon 21 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 58.6 °F | 58.6–59.0 °F |
| Sat 19 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–60.3 °F |
| Fri 18 | 61.3 °F | 60.3–61.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 61.9 °F | 61.5–62.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 62.4 °F | 61.5–63.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 62.1 °F | 61.5–62.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 62.6 °F | 62.2–63.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 62.1 °F | 61.3–62.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.4 °F |
| Thu 10 | 62.8 °F | 62.2–63.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 62.6 °F | 62.2–63.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 63.3 °F | 62.6–63.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 64.2 °F | 63.9–64.6 °F |
| Thu 3 | 65.1 °F | 64.8–65.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–66.2 °F |
| Tue 1 | 64.9 °F | 64.0–66.0 °F |
| Mon 31 | 64.2 °F | 63.9–64.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 65.3 °F | 64.4–66.0 °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 Carleton-sur-MerQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Carleton-sur-Mer?
46.0 °F; through the day it ranges 46.0–46.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Carleton-sur-Mer in October?
In October, the water in Carleton-sur-Mer averages 49.4 °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 Carleton-sur-Mer in August?
In August, the water in Carleton-sur-Mer averages 62.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Carleton-sur-Mer?
In Carleton-sur-Mer the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (62.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Carleton-sur-Mer is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
More about Carleton-sur-Mer today
Water temperature near Carleton-sur-Mer
- Carleton 46.0 °F · 0.5 mi
- Maria 46.0 °F · 8.0 mi
- New-Richmond 46.2 °F · 13 mi
- Heron Bay 46.0 °F · 14 mi
- Caplan 46.4 °F · 20 mi
- Pointe-Verte 46.0 °F · 24 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 1.2 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 2:27 am (local time).
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