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
OpenBay Beach (Crystal)
Open for swimming
Fort Erie 23°C   /  73.4°F August 20
OpenBernard Avenue Beach
Open for swimming
Fort Erie 23.4°C   /  74.12°F August 18
PostedCrescent Beach
Unsafe to swim
Fort Erie August 20
OpenWaverly Beach
Open for swimming
Fort Erie 24.5°C   /  76.1°F August 15
OpenCasablanca Beach
Open for swimming
Grimsby 17.6°C   /  63.68°F August 14
OpenFifty Point Conservation Beach
Open for swimming
Grimsby 22.9°C   /  73.22°F August 19
ClosedNelles Beach
Beach is closed
Grimsby June 25
OpenCharles Daley Park West
Open for swimming
Lincoln 23°C   /  73.4°F August 19
OpenHumberstone Centennial Park Beach
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 23.9°C   /  75.02°F August 19
OpenNickel Beach
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 23.9°C   /  75.02°F August 20
OpenSherkston Elco
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 23.6°C   /  74.48°F August 20
PostedSherkston Quarry Beach
Unsafe to swim
Port Colborne 24.8°C   /  76.64°F August 20
OpenSherkston Wyldewood Beach
Open for swimming
Port Colborne 23°C   /  73.4°F August 20
OpenLakeside Beach
Open for swimming
St. Catharines 20.5°C   /  68.9°F August 20
OpenSunset Beach
Open for swimming
St. Catharines 20.7°C   /  69.26°F August 20
OpenLong Beach
Open for swimming
Wainfleet 24.5°C   /  76.1°F August 20
OpenReebs Bay
Open for swimming
Wainfleet 24.8°C   /  76.64°F August 20
OpenWainfleet 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 ForecastLake Ontario · Lake Erie

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