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Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) Surf Forecast
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Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) sea temperature is
3.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 5 | 6 | 25 | 82 | 192 | 204 | 208 | 113 | 74 | 61 | 62 | 42 | 24 | 26 | 41 | 49 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:07PM 1.93 | 9:38AM 1.73 | 9:52PM 1.93 | 10:27AM 1.72 | 10:39PM 1.91 | 11:18AM 1.68 | 11:28PM 1.85 | 12:10PM 1.62 | 12:19AM 1.77 | 1:06PM 1.56 | 1:14AM 1.68 | 2:09PM 1.50 | 2:16AM 1.59 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:38AM 0.04 | 3:43PM 0.16 | 4:26AM 0.01 | 4:32PM 0.22 | 5:18AM 0.03 | 5:27PM 0.31 | 6:19AM 0.08 | 6:33PM 0.41 | 7:25AM 0.13 | 7:48PM 0.48 | 8:32AM 0.17 | 9:00PM 0.52 | 9:35AM 0.19 | ||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 5 | -4 | -5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | ||
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Information about the Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hirtle's Beach (Hartling Bay) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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