Canada
Nova Scotia · Atlantic Ocean
Risser's Beach
Coastal beach near Petite Riviere.
Cool water with a light chop and a light breeze — tough conditions for unprotected swimming.
Sea temperature now
13.8°Ccool
Fair
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
13.1°C
Wave height
0.7 m
Wind
6.3 km/h
UV index
0.2 UV index
Location
Risser's Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Wetsuit recommendation
4/3mm fullsuit
At 13.8°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
- + Optional 3mm boots
Surf & watersports
Cool water — the classic UK/Atlantic spring or Pacific Northwest summer range. A 4/3mm sealed-seam suit keeps you in the water for 90+ minutes. Boots prevent foot pain on rocky entries and extend session length.
Open-water swimming
Acclimatised swimmers manage 30 minutes; a thicker swim wetsuit (3/2) helps.
Recommendation tuned for Risser's Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Quick answer
Can I swim at Risser's Beach today?
The sea is currently 13.8°C — fair swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.
Key takeaways
- • Located in Nova Scotia, Canada (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C | Cold |
| Feb | 1°C | Cold |
| Mar | 1°C | Cold |
| Apr | 3°C | Cold |
| May | 7°C | Cold |
| Jun | 11°C | Cold |
| Jul | 16°C | Bracing |
| Aug ⭐ | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Sep | 16°C | Bracing |
| Oct | 12°C | Cold |
| Nov | 8°C | Cold |
| Dec | 4°C | Cold |
Can you swim here? — Risser's Beach
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Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.