Powell River Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

12.1°C / 53.7°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from Sentry Shoal: 12.2°C / 54°F

Current weather

13°C / 56°F
(overcast clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
94%

The measurements for the water temperature in Powell River, British Columbia are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Powell River water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Powell River average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Powell River
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 6.9 6.4 6.5 7.1 7.6 9.6 10.7 10.5 9.9 9 8 7.3
Max °C 8.5 8.3 9.2 10.2 12.6 13.3 13.5 13.8 13.7 12.7 11.1 9.7
Min °F 45.1 44.2 44.7 46 47.7 50.7 52.4 52.2 51.3 49.6 47.6 46.1
Max °F 46.7 46.1 47.4 49.1 52.7 54.4 55.2 55.5 55.1 53.3 50.7 48.5

The warmest water temperature is in July with an average around 53.8°F / 12.1°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 45.1°F / 7.3°C.

7 day tide forecast for Powell River

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Low 2:55am
    (1.2m)
  • High 10:06am
    (4.47m)
  • Low 3:40pm
    (3.28m)
  • High 8:18pm
    (4.04m)
  • Low 3:36am
    (1.19m)
  • High 11:03am
    (4.45m)
  • Low 4:38pm
    (3.46m)
  • High 8:47pm
    (3.94m)
  • Low 4:23am
    (1.22m)
  • High 12:06pm
    (4.43m)
  • Low 5:49pm
    (3.56m)
  • High 9:25pm
    (3.83m)
  • Low 5:19am
    (1.26m)
  • High 1:15pm
    (4.46m)
  • Low 7:13pm
    (3.55m)
  • High 10:29pm
    (3.73m)
  • Low 6:24am
    (1.29m)
  • High 2:18pm
    (4.52m)
  • Low 8:26pm
    (3.4m)
  • High 12:04am
    (3.66m)
  • Low 7:31am
    (1.31m)
  • High 3:08pm
    (4.61m)
  • Low 9:17pm
    (3.13m)
  • High 1:38am
    (3.72m)
  • Low 8:34am
    (1.35m)
  • High 3:46pm
    (4.68m)
  • Low 10:00pm
    (2.75m)
7 day tide times for Powell River

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Powell River, British Columbia) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.