Here are the latest results for water testing in the Niagara Region for those looking to hit the beach as of August 21.
Beach Water Testing Results
| Beach | Municipality | Water Temperature | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bay Beach (Crystal)Open for swimming |
Fort Erie | 23°C / 73.4°F | August 20 |
| Bernard Avenue Beach Open for swimming |
Fort Erie | 23.4°C / 74.12°F | August 18 |
 Crescent BeachUnsafe to swim |
Fort Erie | August 20 | |
| Waverly Beach Open for swimming |
Fort Erie | 24.5°C / 76.1°F | August 15 |
| Casablanca Beach Open for swimming |
Grimsby | 17.6°C / 63.68°F | August 14 |
| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Open for swimming |
Grimsby | 22.9°C / 73.22°F | August 19 |
 Nelles BeachBeach is closed |
Grimsby | June 25 | |
| Charles Daley Park West Open for swimming |
Lincoln | 23°C / 73.4°F | August 19 |
| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 23.9°C / 75.02°F | August 19 |
| Nickel Beach Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 23.9°C / 75.02°F | August 20 |
| Sherkston Elco Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 23.6°C / 74.48°F | August 20 |
| Sherkston Quarry Beach Unsafe to swim |
Port Colborne | 24.8°C / 76.64°F | August 20 |
| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | 23°C / 73.4°F | August 20 |
| Lakeside Beach Open for swimming |
St. Catharines | 20.5°C / 68.9°F | August 20 |
| Sunset Beach Open for swimming |
St. Catharines | 20.7°C / 69.26°F | August 20 |
| Long Beach Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | 24.5°C / 76.1°F | August 20 |
| Reebs Bay Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | 24.8°C / 76.64°F | August 20 |
| Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | August 20 |
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.
Weather Forecast: Lake Ontario · Lake Erie
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