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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bay Beach (Crystal)Open for swimming |
Fort Erie | 24°C / 75.2°F | July 25 |
 Bernard Avenue BeachUnsafe to swim |
Fort Erie | 24°C / 75.2°F | July 21 |
| Crescent Beach Unsafe to swim |
Fort Erie | 24.8°C / 76.64°F | July 24 |
| Waverly Beach Unsafe to swim |
Fort Erie | July 24 | |
| Casablanca Beach Open for swimming |
Grimsby | 20.2°C / 68.36°F | July 24 |
| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Unsafe to swim |
Grimsby | 19.5°C / 67.1°F | July 25 |
 Nelles BeachBeach is closed |
Grimsby | June 25 | |
| Charles Daley Park West Open for swimming |
Lincoln | 20.8°C / 69.44°F | July 25 |
| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Unsafe to swim |
Port Colborne | July 23 | |
| Nickel Beach Unsafe to swim |
Port Colborne | 20.6°C / 69.08°F | July 25 |
| Sherkston Elco Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 24.6°C / 76.28°F | July 25 |
| Sherkston Quarry Beach Unsafe to swim |
Port Colborne | 26.9°C / 80.42°F | July 25 |
| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 24°C / 75.2°F | July 25 |
| Lakeside Beach Open for swimming |
St. Catharines | 19°C / 66.2°F | July 25 |
| Sunset Beach Open for swimming |
St. Catharines | 22.8°C / 73.04°F | July 25 |
| Long Beach Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | 22.1°C / 71.78°F | July 25 |
| Reebs Bay Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | 21.5°C / 70.7°F | July 23 |
| Wainfleet 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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