A great looking weekend for a swim! Here are the latest results from Niagara Region…
Beach Water Testing Results
The following beaches are no longer sampled: Belleview Beach (Wainfleet), Grimsby Beach, Jones Beach (St. Catharines) and Waverly Beach (Fort Erie).
| Beach | Water Temperature | Amenities |
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 Bay Beach (Crystal)Fort Erie Open for swimming |
21°C / 74°F Updated August 24 |
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| Bernard Avenue Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
21.8°C / 75.6°F Updated August 24 |
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| Crescent Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
21.2°C / 74.4°F Updated August 24 |
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| Windmill Point Park Quarry Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
24.6°C / 81.2°F Updated August 24 |
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| Casablanca Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
22.3°C / 76.6°F Updated August 21 |
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| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
21.8°C / 75.6°F Updated August 24 |
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| Nelles Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
22.3°C / 76.6°F Updated August 21 |
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| Charles Daley Park East Lincoln Open for swimming |
22.2°C / 76.4°F Updated August 24 |
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| Charles Daley Park West Lincoln Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 24 |
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 Queen’s Royal BeachNiagara-on-the-Lake Unsafe to swim (posted) |
23.2°C / 78.4°F Updated August 23 |
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| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
22.1°C / 76.2°F Updated August 24 |
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| Nickel Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
21.6°C / 75.2°F Updated August 24 |
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| Sherkston Elco Port Colborne Open for swimming |
21°C / 74°F Updated August 24 |
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| Sherkston Quarry Beach Port Colborne Unsafe to swim (posted) |
24.8°C / 81.6°F Updated August 24 |
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| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
21.5°C / 75°F Updated August 24 |
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| Lakeside Beach St. Catharines Open for swimming |
22.1°C / 76.2°F Updated August 24 |
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| Sunset Beach (previously Municipal Beach) St. Catharines Unsafe to swim (posted) |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 24 |
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| Chippawa Conservation Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
25.8°C / 83.6°F Updated August 16 |
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| Long Beach Wainfleet Unsafe to swim (posted) |
20.8°C / 73.6°F Updated August 24 |
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| Long Beach Conservation East Wainfleet Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated August 24 | |
| Long Beach Conservation West Wainfleet Open for swimming |
21°C / 74°F Updated August 24 |
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| Reebs Bay Wainfleet Open for swimming |
23°C / 78°F Updated August 21 |
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| Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 24 |
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Posted / Closed Beaches
When a swimming advisory is issued, a beach will be posted with a sign indicating that it is “Unsafe for Swimming”. It is recommended that residents use another beach or stay out of the water until the posting is removed.
While swimming advisories are recommendations, beaches can be closed to the public. These closures occur in rare instances where there may be an immediate health hazard to the public, such as a chemical or sewage spill.
Beach statuses are also available on:
- Niagara Region Beach Hotline at 905-688-8248 ext 7789 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7789
- Signage posted at each beach
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 and posting status of the beach before deciding to enter the water. If there was heavy rain within the last 24 – 48hrs, high winds or water clarity is poor, swimming is not recommended.
Weather Forecast: Lake Ontario · Lake Erie
Beach Sampling
Beach water sampling consists of five water samples being taken at each beach. When test results are received, they are averaged and compared to a national standard of 200 E. coli per 100 mL of water. When results show concentrations at or above this level, the beach is posted as unsafe for swimming.
While most beach postings are based on the E.coli results, they can also be posted for other safety hazards (spills, debris) or for water quality issues (algae, turbidity).
For more information on beach water, see the Health Canada Guidelines for Recreational Water Quality.
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