Powell River Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

9.9°C / 49.8°F

The water will feel cold. All but the most ardent watersports enthusiasts will be thinking of packing up for the winter. If not we'd suggest a thick 5/4mm wetsuit along with some boots and a hood.

Current weather

6°C / 43°F
(moderate rain)
Partly cloudy
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
88%

The measurements for the water temperature in Powell River, British Columbia are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Powell River water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Powell River average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Powell River
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 6.9 6.4 6.5 7.1 7.6 9.6 10.7 10.5 9.9 9 8 7.3
Max °C 8.5 8.3 9.2 10.2 12.6 13.3 13.5 13.8 13.7 12.7 11.1 9.7
Min °F 45.1 44.2 44.7 46 47.7 50.7 52.4 52.2 51.3 49.6 47.6 46.1
Max °F 46.7 46.1 47.4 49.1 52.7 54.4 55.2 55.5 55.1 53.3 50.7 48.5

The warmest water temperature is in July with an average around 53.8°F / 12.1°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 45.1°F / 7.3°C.


7 day tide forecast for Powell River

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
  • Low 1:31am
    (3.12m)
  • High 6:30am
    (4.33m)
  • Low 1:31pm
    (0.99m)
  • High 8:39pm
    (4.75m)
  • Low 2:14am
    (3.28m)
  • High 6:57am
    (4.26m)
  • Low 2:06pm
    (0.89m)
  • High 9:26pm
    (4.81m)
  • Low 3:02am
    (3.43m)
  • High 7:25am
    (4.18m)
  • Low 2:45pm
    (0.86m)
  • High 10:15pm
    (4.82m)
  • Low 3:54am
    (3.56m)
  • High 7:58am
    (4.11m)
  • Low 3:29pm
    (0.89m)
  • High 11:10pm
    (4.81m)
  • Low 4:55am
    (3.63m)
  • High 8:38am
    (4.01m)
  • Low 4:19pm
    (0.98m)
  • High 12:08am
    (4.8m)
  • Low 6:06am
    (3.62m)
  • High 9:33am
    (3.89m)
  • Low 5:16pm
    (1.13m)
  • High 1:05am
    (4.81m)
  • Low 7:20am
    (3.47m)
  • High 10:56am
    (3.76m)
  • Low 6:19pm
    (1.32m)
7 day tide times for Powell River

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Powell River, British Columbia) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.