Water temperature in Saint-Alexandre
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 8:31 pm (EDT)- Today
- 37.4–37.8 °F
- Air today
- 32 / 44 °F
- Tue 3
- 35.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Saint-Alexandre is 37.4 °F and ranges 37.4–37.8 °F through the day, with the air between 32 °F and 44 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 35.9 °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 Saint-Alexandre (0.6 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 16.2 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks below normal (−2.0 °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 Saint-Alexandre is colder than normal for late October today (−5.0 °F).
- 31.3° 31°JanJ
- 31.1° 31°FebF
- 31.0° 31°MarM
- 33.1° 33°AprA
- 40.7° 41°MayM
- 49.7° 50°JunJ
- 56.3° 56°JulJ
- 57.4° 57°AugA
- 51.0° 51°SepS
- 43.9° 44°OctO
- 38.6° 39°NovN
- 33.8° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Saint-Alexandre the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 11 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 | 37.4–37.8 °F | 32 / 44 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Thu 29 | 37.0–37.4 °F | 39 / 50 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 37.0–37.4 °F | 38 / 49 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 36.7–37.0 °F | 33 / 41 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 36.3–36.7 °F | 35 / 44 °F | 2.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 36.0–36.3 °F | 35 / 43 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 35.8–36.0 °F | 32 / 39 °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 | 38.3 °F | 37.9–38.5 °F |
| Mon 26 | 38.8 °F | 38.5–39.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 38.7 °F | 38.5–38.8 °F |
| Sat 24 | 38.5 °F | 38.1–38.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 38.3 °F | 38.1–38.7 °F |
| Thu 22 | 38.3 °F | 38.1–38.5 °F |
| Wed 21 | 38.5 °F | 38.3–38.7 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 38.8 °F | 38.7–39.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 39.0 °F | 38.8–39.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 39.0 °F | 38.8–39.2 °F |
| Sat 17 | 39.2 °F | 39.0–39.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 39.7 °F | 39.4–39.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 40.3 °F | 40.1–40.5 °F |
| Wed 14 | 40.6 °F | 40.5–40.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 41.0 °F | 40.6–41.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 41.2 °F | 41.0–41.4 °F |
| Sun 11 | 41.2 °F | 41.2–41.5 °F |
| Sat 10 | 41.9 °F | 41.5–42.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 42.6 °F | 42.3–42.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 43.2 °F | 42.8–43.5 °F |
| Wed 7 | 44.2 °F | 43.5–44.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 45.1 °F | 44.8–45.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 45.5 °F | 45.3–45.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 45.9 °F | 45.7–46.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 46.6 °F | 46.6–46.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 46.6 °F | 46.4–46.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.6 °F |
| Mon 28 | 46.2 °F | 45.9–46.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 46.4 °F | 46.0–46.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 46.6 °F | 46.4–46.9 °F |
| Wed 23 | 46.8 °F | 46.6–47.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 47.5 °F | 47.3–47.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–48.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 48.7 °F | 48.2–48.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 49.3 °F | 49.1–49.5 °F |
| Thu 17 | 50.2 °F | 49.5–50.5 °F |
| Wed 16 | 51.1 °F | 50.7–51.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.3 °F |
| Sun 13 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–52.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.3 °F |
| Tue 8 | 52.2 °F | 52.0–52.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 52.2 °F | 51.8–52.5 °F |
| Sun 6 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Thu 3 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 52.5 °F | 51.8–53.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 53.8 °F | 53.2–54.3 °F |
| Sat 29 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.9 °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 Saint-AlexandreQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Saint-Alexandre?
37.4 °F; through the day it ranges 37.4–37.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 35.9 °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 Saint-Alexandre in October?
In October, the water in Saint-Alexandre averages 43.9 °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 Saint-Alexandre in August?
In August, the water in Saint-Alexandre averages 57.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Saint-Alexandre?
In Saint-Alexandre the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (57.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (31.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Saint-Alexandre is colder than normal for late October today (−5.0 °F).
More about Saint-Alexandre today
Water temperature near Saint-Alexandre
- Sept-Îles 36.3 °F · 24 mi
- Maliotenam 36.1 °F · 33 mi
- Godbout 37.9 °F · 59 mi
- Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 41.5 °F · 64 mi
- Cap-Chat 41.5 °F · 65 mi
- Baie-Comeau 38.1 °F · 80 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 5.6 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 8:31 pm (local time).
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