Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Pictou, Canada

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Pictou...

Pictou is a coastal city in Canada. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3732 people. The water temperature around Pictou changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from -1.5°C (29.3°F) in March up to 18.2°C (64.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Pictou is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Pictou?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters around Pictou is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Pictou. A spot that might be worth checking out is Lawrencetown, which is just 78.1km (48.6miles) away from Pictou. Click here for more information on Lawrencetown and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Pictou are Lawrencetown-Plan B, which is approximately 78.3km (48.6miles) away, and Cow Bay-Moose Rocks, located approximately 81.7km (50.7miles) from Pictou.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Pictou. The closest decent beach is Cavendish Beach, which is 64.9km (40.3miles) away from Pictou. Another beautiful beach near Pictou is Parlee Beach, 94.2km (58.5miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Pictou?

The sea temperature around Pictou is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Pictou. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures come down to -2°C (29°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Pictou?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -2 to 4°C (29-38°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Pictou: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Pictou...

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