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Cape Breton Regional Municipality beaches

Which Cape Breton Regional Municipality beach is best right now? 46 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 2:38 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. 12.1Poorlater

    Big Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
    Air
    8°C47°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    23 km/h14 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 7.5
  2. 22.1Poorlater

    Shenacadie Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 4 pm later
    Air
    8°C47°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    23 km/h14 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 7.5
  3. 31.2Poorlater

    Crooked Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 1 pm later
    Air
    8°C46°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    22 km/h14 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 pm, 7.2

Cape Breton Regional Municipality today

It is dark across Cape Breton Regional Municipality right now: 0 of 46 scored beaches look good later, water is 11 to 12°C52 to 54°F. Read at 2:38 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Cape Breton Regional Municipality

2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.1PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Big Beach, 2.1
Water
—
Wind
23 km/h14 mph
Waves
0.4 m1 ft

Eastern Cape Breton Regional Municipality

44 of 44 beaches scored, 0 good now

0.7PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Crooked Beach, 1.2
Water
12°C53°F
Wind
28 km/h18 mph
Waves
1.3 m4 ft

  • Warmest water

    12°C54°F

    Christies Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Score 0.9 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    0.4 m1 ft waves

    Big Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Wind 23 km/h14 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 1 pm (0.8); the weakest is 9 am (0.6).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Cape Breton Regional Municipality beaches

Every Cape Breton Regional Municipality beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

46 beaches listed · 46 of 46 scored live

  1. Big Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    2.1Poorlater

    Flat water, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  2. Shenacadie Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    2.1Poorlater

    Flat water, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Crooked Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    1.2Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  4. MacNeils Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    1.2Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  5. MacSweens Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    1.2Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  6. The Barrachois

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    1.2Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  7. Christies Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Placopecten magellanicus 272128254

    Kellys Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Sydney Front Range Lighthouse

    Kellys Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • Free parking

  10. Watsons Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  11. Catalone Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. Catalone Gut Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Mira Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  14. Mira Gut Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  15. Nelgah Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  16. Big Pond Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  17. Florence Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. North Sydney Ferry Terminal

    Indian Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  19. North Sydney Ferry Terminal

    Northwest Bar

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  20. Southeast Bar

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Auditorium and Stage of Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay

    Glace Bay Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  22. Long Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  23. Phalens Bar

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  24. Port Morien Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Schooner Pond Cove near the Donkin Mine (visible on the horizon) in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, on March 30, 2022.

    Schooner Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  26. False Bay Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. Low Point Lighthouse, located in New Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Broken Grounds

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Hatchs Rock Breaker

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind48 km/h30 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. 20161001 East Bay, Nova Scotia 1

    East Bay Sand Bar

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.7Poorlater

    Waves not available, breezy.

    • Watern/a
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind20 km/h12 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  30. Gabarus Lighthouse (1)

    Gabarus Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Lighthouse DGJ 4847B (6388481703) (2)

    Harris Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Lighthouse DGJ 4854 - Gabarus Lighthouse (6388488699) (2)

    Levers Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. DGJ 4858B - Gabarus Lighthouse

    Slatterys Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  34. Staceys Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  35. Main-à-Dieu Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  36. Main-à-Dieu Shore

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  37. The Thoroughfare

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  38. Belfry Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  39. Eastern Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  40. George Hardys Breaker

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  41. Southwest Breaker

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  42. Western Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  43. Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail

    Battery Island Breakers

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  44. Bridgeport Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Dominion Beach from 1640 feet2

    Dominion Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  46. Lingan Beach

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    0.5Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Cape Breton Regional Municipality beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Cape Breton Regional Municipality right now?

Big Beach has the top Beach Score later: 2.1 Poor, with 23 km/h (14 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Cape Breton Regional Municipality today?

Sea water is 11 to 12°C (52 to 54°F) across the 46 scored beaches. The warmest is Christies Beach, at 12°C (54°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Cape Breton Regional Municipality right now?

Big Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.4 m (1 ft) with 23 km/h (14 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Cape Breton Regional Municipality beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Cape Breton Regional Municipality today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 1 pm, at 0.8 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Cape Breton Regional Municipality?

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