Here are the latest water testing results so that you can swim safely. Please note: 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.
Beach Water Testing Results
| Beach | Water Temperature | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
 Bay Beach (Crystal)Fort Erie Open for swimming |
23.4°C / 78.8°F Updated August 2 |
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 Bernard Avenue BeachFort Erie Unsafe to swim (posted) |
24°C / 80°F Updated July 30 |
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| Crescent Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
23°C / 78°F Updated August 2 |
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| Waverly Beach Fort Erie Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated August 2 | |
| Windmill Point Park Quarry Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
26.3°C / 84.6°F Updated August 1 |
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| Casablanca Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
19°C / 70°F Updated July 27 |
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| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
16°C / 64°F Updated August 2 |
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| Nelles Beach Grimsby Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated August 1 | |
| Charles Daley Park East Lincoln Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated July 9 | |
| Charles Daley Park West Lincoln Open for swimming |
17.3°C / 66.6°F Updated July 31 |
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| Queen’s Royal Beach Niagara-on-the-Lake Open for swimming |
24.1°C / 80.2°F Updated August 1 |
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| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Port Colborne Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated July 31 | |
| Nickel Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
24.7°C / 81.4°F Updated August 2 |
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| Sherkston Elco Port Colborne Open for swimming |
23.4°C / 78.8°F Updated August 2 |
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| Sherkston Quarry Beach Port Colborne Unsafe to swim (posted) |
26.4°C / 84.8°F Updated August 2 |
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| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
23.5°C / 79°F Updated August 2 |
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| Lakeside Beach St. Catharines Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated August 2 |  |
| Sunset Beach (previously Municipal Beach) St. Catharines Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 2 |
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| Chippawa Conservation Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
26°C / 84°F Updated August 1 |
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| Long Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20°C / 72°F Updated August 2 |
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| Long Beach Conservation East Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 2 |
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| Long Beach Conservation West Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 2 |
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| Reebs Bay Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 1 |
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| Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22°C / 76°F Updated August 2 |
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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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