The latest beach water testing results are in for the niagara region. Make sure you check the list before you take a dip and swim safe.
Also note 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 |
23.6°C / 79.2°F Updated July 27 |
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| Bernard Avenue Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
23.8°C / 79.6°F Updated July 27 |
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| Crescent Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
24.3°C / 80.6°F Updated July 27 |
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| Windmill Point Park Quarry Beach Fort Erie Open for swimming |
26.2°C / 84.4°F Updated July 26 |
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| Casablanca Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
22.6°C / 77.2°F Updated July 24 |
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| Fifty Point Conservation Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
21.7°C / 75.4°F Updated July 27 |
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| Nelles Beach Grimsby Open for swimming |
22.6°C / 77.2°F Updated July 24 |
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| Charles Daley Park East Lincoln Open for swimming |
24.3°C / 80.6°F Updated July 27 |
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| Charles Daley Park West Lincoln Open for swimming |
24.3°C / 80.6°F Updated July 27 |
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 Queen’s Royal BeachNiagara-on-the-Lake Unsafe to swim (posted) |
23.1°C / 78.2°F Updated July 26 |
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| Humberstone Centennial Park Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
24°C / 80°F Updated July 25 |
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| Nickel Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
23.5°C / 79°F Updated July 27 |
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| Sherkston Elco Port Colborne Open for swimming |
25°C / 82°F Updated July 27 |
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| Sherkston Quarry Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
26.7°C / 85.4°F Updated July 27 |
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| Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Port Colborne Open for swimming |
24.1°C / 80.2°F Updated July 27 |
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| Lakeside Beach St. Catharines Open for swimming |
22.1°C / 76.2°F Updated July 27 |
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| Sunset Beach (previously Municipal Beach) St. Catharines Open for swimming |
22.8°C / 77.6°F Updated July 27 |
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| Chippawa Conservation Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
26.1°C / 84.2°F Updated July 26 |
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| Long Beach Wainfleet Open for swimming |
22.6°C / 77.2°F Updated July 27 |
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| Long Beach Conservation East Wainfleet Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated July 27 | |
| Long Beach Conservation West Wainfleet Open for swimming |
23.7°C / 79.4°F Updated July 27 |
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| Reebs Bay Wainfleet Unsafe to swim (posted) |
Updated July 27 | |
| Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Wainfleet Unsafe to swim (posted) |
23°C / 78°F Updated July 27 |
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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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