Water temperature in Grande-Rivière
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 7:57 pm (EDT)- Today
- 46.0–46.6 °F
- Air today
- 31 / 46 °F
- Tue 3
- 45.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Grande-Rivière is 46.2 °F and ranges 46.0–46.6 °F through the day, with the air between 31 °F and 46 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 45.2 °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 Grande-Rivière (0.7 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 17.5 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Grande-Rivière is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.4 °F).
- 31.4° 31°JanJ
- 30.8° 31°FebF
- 30.8° 31°MarM
- 33.5° 33°AprA
- 41.6° 42°MayM
- 51.6° 52°JunJ
- 59.2° 59°JulJ
- 61.3° 61°AugA
- 56.0° 56°SepS
- 48.2° 48°OctO
- 40.6° 41°NovN
- 34.8° 35°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Grande-Rivière the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (61.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.0 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 | 46.0–46.6 °F | 31 / 46 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Thu 29 | 45.9–46.0 °F | 39 / 58 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 45.9–46.6 °F | 39 / 53 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 45.7–46.2 °F | 31 / 42 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 45.5–45.9 °F | 28 / 45 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Mon 2 | 45.5–45.7 °F | 33 / 49 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.1–45.3 °F | 31 / 42 °F | 1.7 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 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Mon 26 | 47.3 °F | 47.1–47.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Sat 24 | 46.9 °F | 46.8–47.1 °F |
| Fri 23 | 46.9 °F | 46.9–47.1 °F |
| Thu 22 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.3 °F |
| Wed 21 | 47.5 °F | 47.3–47.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 48.4 °F | 47.8–48.6 °F |
| Mon 19 | 48.6 °F | 48.6–48.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 48.7 °F | 48.6–48.9 °F |
| Sat 17 | 49.1 °F | 48.9–49.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 49.3 °F | 49.3–49.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 49.6 °F | 49.5–49.6 °F |
| Wed 14 | 49.6 °F | 49.6–49.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 50.5 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 50.9 °F | 50.5–50.9 °F |
| Sun 11 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–51.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 52.5 °F | 51.6–53.2 °F |
| Mon 5 | 53.4 °F | 53.4–53.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 53.4 °F | 53.1–53.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 54.5 °F | 53.8–55.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 55.8 °F | 55.2–56.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.5 °F |
| Wed 30 | 56.1 °F | 55.8–56.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 55.9 °F | 55.6–56.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 55.4 °F | 54.5–55.9 °F |
| Fri 25 | 55.0 °F | 54.1–56.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 54.7 °F | 53.8–55.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 54.1 °F | 53.6–55.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 57.2 °F | 55.8–57.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–58.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 58.6 °F | 58.1–59.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–59.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–59.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Tue 15 | 58.6 °F | 58.1–59.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 58.8 °F | 57.9–59.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 57.9 °F | 57.2–58.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 58.1 °F | 57.2–59.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.9 °F |
| Wed 9 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–60.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 60.1 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 60.4 °F | 60.1–60.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.8 °F | 60.3–61.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 62.1 °F | 61.5–62.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–62.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.8 °F | 62.8–63.0 °F |
| Wed 2 | 62.8 °F | 62.1–63.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.6 °F |
| Mon 31 | 62.1 °F | 61.2–63.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.5 °F | 62.2–64.2 °F |
| Sat 29 | 64.4 °F | 63.9–64.8 °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 Grande-RivièreQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Grande-Rivière?
46.2 °F; through the day it ranges 46.0–46.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 45.2 °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 Grande-Rivière in October?
In October, the water in Grande-Rivière averages 48.2 °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 Grande-Rivière in August?
In August, the water in Grande-Rivière averages 61.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Grande-Rivière?
In Grande-Rivière the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (61.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (30.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Grande-Rivière is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.4 °F).
More about Grande-Rivière today
Water temperature near Grande-Rivière
- Chandler 46.2 °F · 8.9 mi
- Percé 45.7 °F · 11 mi
- Gaspé 43.5 °F · 30 mi
- Île-de-Lamèque 47.3 °F · 39 mi
- Lamèque 46.0 °F · 42 mi
- Maisonnette 47.3 °F · 46 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 7.7 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 7:57 pm (local time).
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