Please note if you are swimming locally, Lakeside Beach (St. Catharines), Charles Daly East (Lincoln) and Nelles Park (Grimsby) are unsafe for swimming due to high water levels. Water will not be tested until water levels drop according to Niagara Region.

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Beach Water Testing Results

Beach Municipality Water Temperature Updated
OpenBay Beach (Crystal)
Open for swimming
Fort Erie 24°C   /  75.2°F July 25
PostedBernard Avenue Beach
Unsafe to swim
Fort Erie 24°C   /  75.2°F July 21
PostedCrescent Beach
Unsafe to swim
Fort Erie 24.8°C   /  76.64°F July 24
PostedWaverly Beach
Unsafe to swim
Fort Erie July 24
OpenCasablanca Beach
Open for swimming
Grimsby 20.2°C   /  68.36°F July 24
PostedFifty Point Conservation Beach
Unsafe to swim
Grimsby 19.5°C   /  67.1°F July 25
ClosedNelles Beach
Beach is closed
Grimsby June 25
OpenCharles Daley Park West
Open for swimming
Lincoln 20.8°C   /  69.44°F July 25
PostedHumberstone Centennial Park Beach
Unsafe to swim
Port Colborne July 23
PostedNickel Beach
Unsafe to swim
Port Colborne 20.6°C   /  69.08°F July 25
OpenSherkston Elco
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 24.6°C   /  76.28°F July 25
PostedSherkston Quarry Beach
Unsafe to swim
Port Colborne 26.9°C   /  80.42°F July 25
OpenSherkston Wyldewood Beach
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 24°C   /  75.2°F July 25
OpenLakeside Beach
Open for swimming
St. Catharines 19°C   /  66.2°F July 25
OpenSunset Beach
Open for swimming
St. Catharines 22.8°C   /  73.04°F July 25
OpenLong Beach
Open for swimming
Wainfleet 22.1°C   /  71.78°F July 25
OpenReebs Bay
Open for swimming
Wainfleet 21.5°C   /  70.7°F July 23
OpenWainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach
Open for swimming
Wainfleet 21.9°C   /  71.42°F July 25

Posted/Closed Beaches

Beaches are posted unsafe/closed when water tests show unacceptable levels of E. Coli bacteria.

The beach might also be unsafe because of floating debris, oil, excessive weed growth, bad odours and general turbidity.

Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose, throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if the water is ingested.

Weather Conditions can Affect Test Results

Beach water testing results may not always be accurate as conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

Test results are intended as general guidance. Residents are encouraged to consider the current weather before deciding to enter the water.

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