I find it interesting that “Water Temperature Grand Bend” is a common search term used to find the Grand Bend Blog. Clearly people coming to Ontario’s own little West Coast are wondering what they are getting into before renting, camping or just plain visiting this Great Lake.
A quick Google search reveals a MUCH more relevant site. My only problem is this site is very technical (note: For Grand Bend just use the Detroit colour).
source: http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/cwdata/lct/glsea.gif
The Non Technical Analysis:
Consider a slightly less technical analysis but more what you might be seeking. The water is fantastic for July and August.
1. Water for Kids
Kids don’t seem to understand cold. So if you are wondering ‘can my kids handle this water’ the answer is yes. I’d say from May 15 – October 1 your kids can swim, although to lessen teeth chattering stick with June 15 – Sept 20.
2. Water for Adults
In a typical May / June time frame, you aren’t spending too long in the water. By July and especially August the water is glorious. It’s not ‘like soup’. But who wants a lake like “Soup”? You’ll be hot on the beach and Lake Huron is almost always refreshing. Not cold mind you. Refreshing. September is also nice (which can vary year to year of course). You have to be more committed to hit the water in October.
3. For Teens+
Who knows really. Even when I was a teen I wasn’t sure what I would like, or be interested in from one day to the next and I can only assume it’s the same today (many years later). They’ll swim when they feel like it, but not if they don’t want to get their hair wet that day.
Hopefully global visitors looking to come to visit beautiful Grand Bend will decide for themselves, but I certainly stand by the fact that you don’t have to be a rugged Canadian to enjoy these glorious summer waters, they are great for Anybody. So come rent and relax and swim in one of Canada’s best cottage rental areas: The Bend.
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