April is a popular month to ask about Plage Havre-aux-Basques because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 5.0°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.
Plage Havre-aux-Basques sea temperature in April — averages 5.0°C
The sea at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in Canada averages 5.0°C during April, 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 · April
5.0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
6/5/4mm hooded fullsuit or drysuit
At 5.0°C only experienced cold-water athletes should enter — full thermal protection required.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Plage Havre-aux-Basques
Can you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in July? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in August? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in September? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in October? — 11.0°C water11.0°CCan you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in November? — 8.0°C water8.0°CCan you swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in December? — 5.0°C water5.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in April?
Plage Havre-aux-Basques averages 5.0°C in April, based on long-run climatology for the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in April?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 5.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Plage Havre-aux-Basques in April?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.