It’s a perfect time to hit the beach with sunny skies and scorching temperatures. Make sure you play it safe by checking out this week’s beach report first!
Beach Water Testing Results
Niagara Region says that these are the latest water reports below and that 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 |
20.3°C / 72.6°F Updated June 29 |
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 Bernard Avenue BeachFort Erie Unsafe to swim (posted) |
20.3°C / 72.6°F Updated June 29 |
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| Crescent Beach Fort Erie Unsafe to swim (posted) |
20.1°C / 72.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Windmill Point Park Quarry Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
22.8°C / 77.6°F Updated June 28 |
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| Casablanca Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
15.3°C / 62.6°F Updated June 26 |
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| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
18.1°C / 68.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Nelles Beach Grimsby Unsafe to swim (posted) |
18.4°C / 68.8°F Updated June 26 |
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| Charles Daley Park East Lincoln Open for swimming |
18.6°C / 69.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Charles Daley Park West Lincoln Open for swimming |
18.6°C / 69.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Queen’s Royal Beach Niagara-on-the-Lake Unsafe to swim (posted) |
17.6°C / 67.2°F Updated June 28 |
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| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
19.3°C / 70.6°F Updated June 27 |
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| Nickel Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
20.1°C / 72.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Sherkston Elco Port Colborne Open for swimming |
20.5°C / 73°F Updated June 29 |
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| Sherkston Quarry Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
23.1°C / 78.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
20.1°C / 72.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Lakeside Beach St. Catharines Open for swimming |
18.2°C / 68.4°F Updated June 29 |
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| Sunset Beach (previously Municipal Beach) St. Catharines Open for swimming |
18.6°C / 69.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Chippawa Conservation Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
23.3°C / 78.6°F Updated June 28 |
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| Long Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20.1°C / 72.2°F Updated June 29 |
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| Long Beach Conservation East Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20.5°C / 73°F Updated June 29 |
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| Long Beach Conservation West Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20.5°C / 73°F Updated June 29 |
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| Reebs Bay Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20.8°C / 73.6°F Updated June 28 |
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| Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
20.1°C / 72.2°F Updated June 29 |
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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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