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Saint Helena Bay

Bay

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
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bay in St. Bernard Parish, United States of America

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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. NOAA buoy GISL1, as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC
Water temp
88°F
31°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy GISL1 (42 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC.

Weather at Saint Helena Bay

H: 99° L: 74°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
89%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Light rain
75°
3 AM
Light rain
75°
6 AM
Clear
74°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Sunny
99°
6 PM
Sunny
96°
9 PM
Clear
86°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saint Helena Bay?
Saint Helena Bay is a bay in Louisiana.
What is the water temperature at Saint Helena Bay?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Saint Helena Bay in Louisiana is 88°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy GISL1, 42 miles away.
Can you swim at Saint Helena Bay?
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.

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