October is a popular month to ask about Argyle Shore because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 12.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Argyle Shore sea temperature in October — averages 12.0°C
The sea at Argyle Shore in Canada averages 12.0°C during October, based on long-run climatology for the Gulf of St Lawrence. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · October
12.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 12.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Argyle Shore
Can you swim at Argyle Shore in June? — 13.0°C water13.0°CCan you swim at Argyle Shore in July? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Argyle Shore in August? — 20.0°C water20.0°CCan you swim at Argyle Shore in September? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Argyle Shore in October? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Argyle Shore in November? — 6.0°C water6.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Argyle Shore in October?
Argyle Shore averages 12.0°C in October, based on long-run climatology for the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Argyle Shore in October?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Argyle Shore in October?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.