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Halifax Regional Municipality beaches

Which Halifax Regional Municipality beach is best right now? 103 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 2:31 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

4 beaches score 4.9 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. Nova Scotia DSC00917 - Feel the Breeze14.9Fairlater

    Back Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    11°C53°F
    Wind
    25 km/h15 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.8
  2. Cleveland Beach24.9Fairlater

    Cleveland Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    11°C53°F
    Wind
    25 km/h15 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.8
  3. Nova Scotia DSC00917 - Feel the Breeze34.9Fairlater

    Paddys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    11°C53°F
    Wind
    25 km/h15 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.8

Halifax Regional Municipality today

It is dark across Halifax Regional Municipality right now: 0 of 103 scored beaches look good later, water is 11 to 12°C51 to 53°F. Read at 2:31 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Halifax Regional Municipality

51 of 51 beaches scored, 0 good now

3.7PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Back Beach, 4.9
Water
11°C52°F
Wind
29 km/h18 mph
Waves
1.5 m5 ft

Eastern Halifax Regional Municipality

52 of 52 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.1PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Cow Bay Beach, 4.1
Water
11°C52°F
Wind
30 km/h19 mph
Waves
1.6 m5 ft

  • Warmest water

    12°C53°F

    Barneys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality. Score 4.3 Fair.

  • Calmest sea

    0.6 m2 ft waves

    Kinsmen Park Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality. Wind 23 km/h14 mph.

  • Best for families

    3.9 Poor

    Campbell Point Park Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality. Top score of the 6 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 8 am (2.7); the weakest is 12 pm (2.1).

No stretch reaches a good score.

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

All Halifax Regional Municipality beaches

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

103 beaches listed · 103 of 103 scored live

  1. Nova Scotia DSC00917 - Feel the Breeze

    Back Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.9Fairlater

    Small waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Cleveland Beach

    Cleveland Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.9Fairlater

    Small waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Nova Scotia DSC00917 - Feel the Breeze

    Paddys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.9Fairlater

    Small waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Nova Scotia DSC00917 - Feel the Breeze

    The Nubic

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.9Fairlater

    Small waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Nova Scotia NS-00413 - Queensland Beach Provincial Park

    Dauphinees Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.7Fairlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Queensland Beach

    Queensland Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.7Fairlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Nova Scotia NS-00413 - Queensland Beach Provincial Park

    Schwartz Shore

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.7Fairlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Nova Scotia NS-00400 - Cleveland Beach Provincial Park

    Whynaughts Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.7Fairlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Barney's Beach on a blustery day

    Barneys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.3Fairlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. The fishing boat "Miss Paddy Head" and the lighthouse at Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia. This Indian Harbour lighthouse is often called "Paddy`s Head Lighthouse". The fishing boat is called "Miss Paddy's

    Cyrus Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.3Fairlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Nova Scotia DSC00970 - What a great place to live...

    The Bar

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.3Fairlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. Cow Bay Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Kiwanis Centre Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  14. MacCormacks Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. NS-08370 - Devils Island

    Noonans Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Rainbow Haven Beach

    Rainbow Haven Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  17. Silver Sands Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    4.1Fairlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  18. Campbell Point Park Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.9Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Lifeguards
    • Wheelchair access
  19. Sailboat at Terrence Bay will be put on shore soon... Terence Bay is a fishing community on the Chebucto Peninsula in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is located on the shore of the

    Coolens Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.9Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  20. Stoney Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.9Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. The area where I hiked along the shore of Shad Bay, Nova Scotia.

    Myras Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Crystal Crescent Beach near Halifax, Nova Scotia.

    Crystal Crescent Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  23. Crystal Crescent Beach, NS, Canada - panoramio

    Crystal Crescent Nude Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. The area where I hiked along the shore of Shad Bay, Nova Scotia.

    Deadmans Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Crystal Crescent Beach, NS, Canada - panoramio

    Schnares Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  26. Shad Bay Breakers

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. The area where I hiked along the shore of Shad Bay, Nova Scotia.

    Wagners Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.7Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. Lake Echo

    Lake Echo Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.6Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking

  29. Kinsmen Park Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.6Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 11°C53°F water.

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking

  30. Chocolate Lake Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.6Poorlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Lifeguards

  31. Cunard Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.6Poorlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Maskwa Sunrise

    Kearney Lake Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.6Poorlater

    Small waves, strong wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
  33. Shubie Off-Leash Dog Park

    Shubie Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  34. Abenaki Canoe Club Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  35. On shore

    Albro Lake Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards

  36. Birch Cove Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking

  37. Black Rock Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  38. NS-08475 - Maugher Beach Lighthouse

    Hangmans Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  39. Lions Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  40. NS-08475 - Maugher Beach Lighthouse

    Maugher Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. CanMas 2012

    Maynard Lake Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  42. On shore

    Penhorn Lake Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  43. Public beach and boat launch

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  44. Shubie Off-Leash Dog Park

    Sunrise Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Sunrise at the lighthouse. Sandy Cove, Terence Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Lighthouse Location: On Shipley Head, entrance to Terence Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Lighthouse Structure: Tapered square wood tow

    Sandy Cove Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.3Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. Crystal Crescent Beach, NS, Canada - panoramio

    Barren Shore

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  47. Bilbys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  48. Broad Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  49. Crystal Crescent Beach, NS, Canada - panoramio

    Flat Rock Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  50. Crystal Crescent Beach, NS, Canada - panoramio

    Georges Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  51. Nova Scotia DGJ 8176 - To Early to Work

    Lobster Claw Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  52. Sambro Island Lighthouse (4)

    Long Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  53. Martins Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  54. Sambro Island Lighthouse (4)

    Sallys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  55. Nova Scotia DGJ 8176 - To Early to Work

    Smiths Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  56. The Conch Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.2Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  57. Sandy Point Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.1Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  58. Conrads Beach Week 7 - Nova Scotia

    Conrad's Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.0Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Lawrencetown Provincial Beach, Nova Scotia

    Conrods and Lawrencetown Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.0Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  60. Kinap Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.0Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  61. Lawrencetown Provincial Beach, Nova Scotia

    Lawrencetown Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    3.0Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  62. The original lighthuse was built here in 1904. The original front light was a white square wooden tower 3.7 meters (12.14ft) high with sloping sides. The light had fallen into disrepair so it was repl

    Steering Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.9Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  63. Bracketts Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.9Poorlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  64. NS-00221 - Inuksuk

    Long Pond Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.9Poorlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  65. Pleasant Point Lighthouse

    Conrods Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.7Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  66. West Petpeswick Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.7Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  67. Gravel beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  68. Fisherman's Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  69. Fishermans Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  70. Grand Desert Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  71. Lower East Chezzetcook Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  72. Lower East Chezzetcook Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  73. Masseys Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  74. Martinique Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.6Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Last time I was here the light was in a really bad need of paint. The owner of the land purchased it and now it looks great, he owns the building but the Coast Guard is responsible for the light. This

    Kents Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.5Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  76. Eastern Shore

    Oyter Pond Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.5Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  77. The original lighthuse was built here in 1904. The original front light was a white square wooden tower 3.7 meters (12.14ft) high with sloping sides. The light had fallen into disrepair so it was repl

    Steering Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.5Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  78. I came here to try and see two lighthouse in the distance. Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park is a long, wide, natural sand beach, park facilities include an interpretive display, board walks, hiking

    Clam Harbour Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.4Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  79. Lanes Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.4Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  80. Owls Head is a small fishing village on the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia.

    Power Shore

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.4Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  81. Stoney Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.4Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  82. The Sand Bar

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    2.4Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  83. Bull Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    1.1Poorlater

    1.7 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C51°F water.

    • Water11°C51°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  84. Steering Beaches

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    1.1Poorlater

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

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  85. Tombolo Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C51°F water.

    • Water11°C51°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  86. Western Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C51°F water.

    • Water11°C51°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  87. Back Shore

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  88. Bird Islands Breakers

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  89. Half Hour Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  90. Placopecten magellanicus 457557391

    Little Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  91. Placopecten magellanicus 457557391

    Ship Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  92. Southwest Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  93. Southwest Breakers

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  94. Western Shagroost Breakers

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind36 km/h22 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  95. Andersons Back Shore

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind45 km/h28 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  96. Quoddy Big Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

    1.7 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind45 km/h28 mph
    • Waves1.7 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  97. Broad Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.9Poorlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind48 km/h30 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  98. Back Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  99. Hawbolt Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  100. After reaching the shore it looked like I would get a closer view further down the shore, It was all round rocks and the walking was not easy.

    Schoolhouse Beach

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  101. The Flats

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.8Poorlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind29 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  102. Halibut Islands Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.7Poorlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  103. Southwest Tuffin Breaker

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    0.7Poorlater

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

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Halifax Regional Municipality beach questions

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What is the best beach in Halifax Regional Municipality right now?

Back Beach has the top Beach Score later: 4.9 Fair, with 25 km/h (15 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Halifax Regional Municipality today?

Sea water is 11 to 12°C (51 to 53°F) across the 103 scored beaches. The warmest is Barneys Beach, at 12°C (53°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Halifax Regional Municipality right now?

Kinsmen Park Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.6 m (2 ft) with 23 km/h (14 mph) of wind.

Which Halifax Regional Municipality beaches have lifeguards?

6 of 103 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Albro Lake Beach, Birch Cove Beach and Campbell Point Park Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

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

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 8 am, at 2.7 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

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