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
Open Bay Beach (Crystal)
Open for swimming 		Fort Erie 18°C   /  64.4°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Bernard Avenue Beach
Open for swimming 		Fort Erie 18°C   /  64.4°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Crescent Beach
Open for swimming 		Fort Erie 18°C   /  64.4°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Waverly Beach
Open for swimming 		Fort Erie 18°C   /  64.4°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Casablanca Beach
Open for swimming 		Grimsby 15.7°C   /  60.26°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Fifty Point Conservation Beach
Open for swimming 		Grimsby 15°C   /  59°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Nelles Beach
Open for swimming 		Grimsby 15°C   /  59°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Charles Daley Park
Open for swimming 		Lincoln 13.1°C   /  55.58°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Queen's Royal Beach
Open for swimming 		Niagara-on-the-Lake 20°C   /  68°F
 June 18, 2025
Open Centennial Cedar Bay Beach
Open for swimming 		Port Colborne 17°C   /  62.6°F
 June 18, 2025
Posted Nickel Beach
Unsafe to swim due to ecoli 		Port Colborne 19°C   /  66.2°F
 June 18, 2025
Open Sherkston Elco
Open for swimming 		Port Colborne 19°C   /  66.2°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Sherkston Quarry Beach
Open for swimming 		Port Colborne 20°C   /  68°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Sherkston Wyldewood Beach
Open for swimming 		Port Colborne 17°C   /  62.6°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Lakeside Beach
Open for swimming 		St. Catharines 12.3°C   /  54.14°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Sunset Beach
Open for swimming 		St. Catharines 10.7°C   /  51.26°F
 June 17, 2025
Open Long Beach
Open for swimming 		Wainfleet 20°C   /  68°F
 June 18, 2025
Open Reebs Bay
Open for swimming 		Wainfleet 17.7°C   /  63.86°F
 June 13, 2025
Open Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach
Open for swimming 		Wainfleet 20°C   /  68°F
 June 18, 2025

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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