Water temperature in Saint-Augustin
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:20 am (AST)- Today
- 42.4–42.8 °F
- Air today
- 31 / 43 °F
- Wed 4
- 40.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Saint-Augustin is 42.6 °F and ranges 42.4–42.8 °F through the day, with the air between 31 °F and 43 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 40.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Saint-Augustin (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
- 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 13.7 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−0.7 °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-Augustin is about normal for late October today.
- 31.2° 31°JanJ
- 31.0° 31°FebF
- 30.8° 31°MarM
- 31.3° 31°AprA
- 35.4° 35°MayM
- 43.2° 43°JunJ
- 50.6° 51°JulJ
- 56.2° 56°AugA
- 52.5° 53°SepS
- 45.3° 45°OctO
- 38.5° 39°NovN
- 34.0° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Saint-Augustin the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (56.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.7 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 | 42.4–42.8 °F | 31 / 43 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 42.4–43.0 °F | 37 / 49 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Sat 31 | 42.3–42.6 °F | 26 / 38 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 41.7–42.3 °F | 25 / 41 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Mon 2 | 41.5–41.7 °F | 27 / 44 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 41.0–41.5 °F | 26 / 37 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 40.6–41.0 °F | 26 / 37 °F | 3.0 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 | 43.0 °F | 42.8–43.2 °F |
| Tue 27 | 43.5 °F | 43.2–43.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 44.1 °F | 43.9–44.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 44.1 °F | 43.9–44.2 °F |
| Sat 24 | 44.2 °F | 44.1–44.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 44.4 °F | 44.2–44.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 44.6 °F | 44.6–44.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.1 °F |
| Tue 20 | 44.6 °F | 44.4–44.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 44.6 °F | 44.6–44.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 44.8 °F | 44.8–45.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 45.3 °F | 45.1–45.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.1 °F |
| Wed 14 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.3 °F |
| Mon 12 | 45.3 °F | 45.1–45.5 °F |
| Sun 11 | 45.7 °F | 45.3–46.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 46.4 °F | 46.0–46.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 46.9 °F | 46.6–47.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 46.6 °F | 46.4–46.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 47.1 °F | 46.6–47.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 48.4 °F | 48.0–48.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 48.7 °F | 48.4–48.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 48.9 °F | 48.7–49.3 °F |
| Sat 3 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–50.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Thu 1 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Wed 30 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 50.4 °F | 50.2–50.5 °F |
| Sat 26 | 50.4 °F | 49.8–50.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 50.7 °F | 50.0–51.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 50.2 °F | 49.6–50.7 °F |
| Wed 23 | 49.6 °F | 49.3–50.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–50.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–51.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 51.6 °F | 51.1–52.3 °F |
| Fri 18 | 53.1 °F | 52.5–53.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 53.8 °F | 53.4–54.1 °F |
| Wed 16 | 54.7 °F | 54.3–55.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 56.5 °F | 55.8–57.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 56.5 °F | 56.5–56.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Sat 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.3–57.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 56.7 °F | 56.3–57.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 56.8 °F | 56.7–57.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.6 °F |
| Fri 4 | 55.4 °F | 54.3–56.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 54.1 °F | 53.4–54.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 53.6 °F | 52.9–54.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 52.9 °F | 52.3–53.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 54.3 °F | 53.1–55.9 °F |
| Sun 30 | 56.7 °F | 55.9–57.0 °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 Saint-AugustinQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Saint-Augustin?
42.6 °F; through the day it ranges 42.4–42.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 40.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
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-Augustin in October?
In October, the water in Saint-Augustin averages 45.3 °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-Augustin in August?
In August, the water in Saint-Augustin averages 56.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
When is the best time to swim in Saint-Augustin?
In Saint-Augustin the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.2 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (56.2 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Saint-Augustin is about normal for late October today.
More about Saint-Augustin today
Water temperature near Saint-Augustin
- Vieux-Fort 41.2 °F · 39 mi
- Harrington Harbour 42.1 °F · 62 mi
- Port au Choix 45.3 °F · 66 mi
- River of Ponds 44.8 °F · 73 mi
- Forteau 39.6 °F · 75 mi
- Bird Cove 44.2 °F · 75 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 4.9 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 3:20 am (local time).
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