Water temperature in Port-Menier
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 7:45 pm (EDT)- Today
- 40.6–41.4 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 40 °F
- Tue 3
- 39.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Port-Menier is 40.8 °F and ranges 40.6–41.4 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 40 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 39.9 °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 Port-Menier (0.4 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 17.8 °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 Port-Menier is about normal for late October today.
- 31.7° 32°JanJ
- 31.2° 31°FebF
- 31.2° 31°MarM
- 33.3° 33°AprA
- 40.5° 40°MayM
- 49.8° 50°JunJ
- 56.7° 57°JulJ
- 58.1° 58°AugA
- 51.9° 52°SepS
- 44.5° 45°OctO
- 38.5° 38°NovN
- 33.9° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Port-Menier the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (58.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (31.2 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 12 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 | 40.6–41.4 °F | 36 / 40 °F | 5.6 ft |
| Thu 29 | 40.1–40.6 °F | 40 / 47 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 40.6–40.8 °F | 40 / 48 °F | 5.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 41.0–41.4 °F | 36 / 38 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 41.0–41.2 °F | 37 / 40 °F | 5.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 40.3–41.0 °F | 37 / 41 °F | 6.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 39.7–40.1 °F | 32 / 37 °F | 2.5 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 | 42.4 °F | 41.4–43.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 43.5 °F | 43.2–43.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 43.5 °F | 43.5–43.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 43.5 °F | 43.3–43.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 43.5 °F | 43.2–43.7 °F |
| Thu 22 | 42.6 °F | 42.3–43.2 °F |
| Wed 21 | 41.9 °F | 41.4–42.3 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 42.8 °F | 42.3–43.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 42.6 °F | 41.9–43.2 °F |
| Sun 18 | 42.4 °F | 41.5–43.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 44.8 °F | 43.9–45.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 45.0 °F | 45.0–45.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 45.5 °F | 45.1–45.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 44.8 °F | 43.7–45.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 45.0 °F | 44.2–45.5 °F |
| Mon 12 | 46.9 °F | 45.7–47.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 45.9 °F | 44.8–47.5 °F |
| Sat 10 | 46.9 °F | 45.3–48.2 °F |
| Fri 9 | 49.3 °F | 48.4–49.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 49.6 °F | 48.7–49.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 47.1 °F | 45.7–48.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 49.8 °F | 47.8–50.5 °F |
| Mon 5 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–50.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 50.5 °F | 50.0–51.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 50.9 °F | 50.4–51.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 51.4 °F | 51.1–51.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 51.8 °F | 51.1–52.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 51.6 °F | 51.1–52.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 52.7 °F | 52.2–53.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 50.9 °F | 49.8–52.0 °F |
| Sun 27 | 50.9 °F | 50.4–51.1 °F |
| Sat 26 | 50.9 °F | 50.2–51.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 50.2 °F | 49.3–51.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 49.5 °F | 49.3–49.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 49.6 °F | 49.1–50.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 49.8 °F | 49.3–50.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 50.7 °F | 49.6–51.3 °F |
| Sun 20 | 48.7 °F | 46.9–50.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 48.7 °F | 47.5–52.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 54.3 °F | 52.7–54.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 54.7 °F | 54.3–55.0 °F |
| Wed 16 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.8 °F |
| Tue 15 | 55.6 °F | 55.0–55.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 56.7 °F | 55.9–57.0 °F |
| Sun 13 | 56.8 °F | 56.1–57.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 53.1 °F | 48.7–56.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 53.4 °F | 48.9–57.4 °F |
| Thu 10 | 58.1 °F | 57.6–58.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 59.2 °F | 58.6–59.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 59.4 °F | 59.2–59.5 °F |
| Sat 5 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–59.9 °F |
| Fri 4 | 59.9 °F | 59.9–60.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 60.4 °F | 60.1–60.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 59.9 °F | 59.0–60.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 59.0 °F | 57.7–60.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 58.1 °F | 57.6–58.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.4 °F |
| Sat 29 | 60.3 °F | 58.5–61.7 °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 Port-MenierQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Port-Menier?
40.8 °F; through the day it ranges 40.6–41.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 39.9 °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 Port-Menier in October?
In October, the water in Port-Menier averages 44.5 °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 Port-Menier in August?
In August, the water in Port-Menier averages 58.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Port-Menier?
In Port-Menier the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (58.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (31.2 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Port-Menier is about normal for late October today.
More about Port-Menier today
Water temperature near Port-Menier
- Mingan 36.1 °F · 36 mi
- Havre-St-Pierre 36.1 °F · 44 mi
- Gaspé 43.5 °F · 68 mi
- Maliotenam 36.1 °F · 86 mi
- Percé 45.7 °F · 92 mi
- Sept-Îles 36.3 °F · 94 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 2.1 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 7:45 pm (local time).
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