Is Drakes Island Beach good for swimming today?
Drakes Island Beach has BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Drakes Island Beach
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Quick answer: Drakes Island Beach today
Drakes Island Beach is a BeachFinder spot in CA-E, CA. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 9 km/h · W, uv 6.6, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
20°C
Wind
9 km/h · W
UV
6.6
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 25, 07:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 83/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 25, 07:30 PM
Water temp
20°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
6.6
Wind
9 km/h · W
Gust 16 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Drakes Island Beach
The record identifies Drakes Island Beach as a beach in Canada. Consider this location today only when live conditions fit the activity. Before swimming there, confirm wind, waves, currents, water quality, flags and official advice. Current panels can be refreshed without rewriting the stable source record, which keeps each claim in the correct time frame. Start with the facts that do not depend on today’s forecast. The verified surface field for this location reads sand. Wikipedia supplies this concise setting note: “The Little River is a 1 6-mile-long inlet of the Atlantic Ocean…” The recorded map position is 43.32324, -70.55178, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier locates Laudholm Beach at about 1.1 km, Wells Beach at about 1.7 km and Moody Beach at about 5.8 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. For this page, the decision-led topics are access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; none should be inferred from the beach name alone. Keep a plan B for exposure or access, and abandon the water plan whenever current local guidance is more cautious. Before entering the water, compare what you can see on site with the forecast. If flags, official notices or lifeguard instructions conflict with the app, follow the local authority. Use the alternatives on the map as an active backup plan. A modest change in exposure, access or travel time can matter more than a broad destination ranking.
About this spot
Drakes Island Beach is presented as a real place, not a stock beach label. Its sourced record in Canada, map position and nearby alternatives give the page a concrete role: helping a visitor choose between swimming, a shore stop or a different beach when conditions change. The dossier locates Laudholm Beach at about 1.1 km, Wells Beach at about 1.7 km and Moody Beach at about 5.8 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Drakes Island Beach today?
20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Drakes Island Beach today?
9 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Drakes Island Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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