Beach Water Testing in Niagara

Check before swimming

We test the water of beaches in Niagara every year during the summer. Make sure the water is safe before you swim.

Beach water testing results

Beach	Municipality	Water Temperature	Updated
Bay Beach (Crystal) Open for swimming	Fort Erie	22°C / 71.6°F	July 14, 2026
Bernard Avenue Beach Open for swimming	Fort Erie	20.5°C / 68.9°F	July 14, 2026
Crescent Beach Open for swimming	Fort Erie	20.3°C / 68.54°F	July 14, 2026
Waverly Beach Open for swimming	Fort Erie	20.1°C / 68.18°F	July 14, 2026
Casablanca Beach Open for swimming	Grimsby	18°C / 64.4°F	July 14, 2026
Fifty Point Conservation Beach Open for swimming	Grimsby	20°C / 68°F	July 14, 2026
Nelles Beach Unsafe to swim due to safety	Grimsby	16°C / 60.8°F	July 14, 2026
Charles Daley Park Open for swimming	Lincoln	20°C / 68°F	July 14, 2026
Queen's Royal Beach Unsafe to swim due to ecoli	Niagara-on-the-Lake	25°C / 77°F	July 15, 2026
Centennial Cedar Bay Beach Open for swimming	Port Colborne	21.2°C / 70.16°F	July 15, 2026
Nickel Beach Unsafe to swim due to ecoli	Port Colborne	24°C / 75.2°F	July 15, 2026
Sherkston Elco Open for swimming	Port Colborne	22.5°C / 72.5°F	July 14, 2026
Sherkston Quarry Beach Open for swimming	Port Colborne	23°C / 73.4°F	July 14, 2026
Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Open for swimming	Port Colborne	22.3°C / 72.14°F	July 14, 2026
Lakeside Beach Open for swimming	St. Catharines	20°C / 68°F	July 14, 2026
Sunset Beach Open for swimming	St. Catharines	19°C / 66.2°F	July 14, 2026
Long Beach Unsafe to swim due to ecoli	Wainfleet	23.5°C / 74.3°F	July 15, 2026
Reebs Bay Open for swimming	Wainfleet	24°C / 75.2°F	July 10, 2026
Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Unsafe to swim due to ecoli	Wainfleet	24°C / 75.2°F	July 15, 2026

Beach water testing

Every year between May (Victoria Day) and September (Labour Day), we test over 19 public beaches for levels of E. Coli bacteria. Beach water testing results may not always be accurate as conditions can change due to:

Large number of swimmers
Wind and high waves
Large number of birds
Recent heavy rainfall
Cloudy water

Test results are intended as general guidance. Residents are encouraged to consider the current weather before deciding to enter the water.

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.

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