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Ingonish Beach Surf Forecast
/ Cape Breton Island (3 breaks) / Nova Scotia (20 breaks) / Canada (58 breaks)
Ingonish Beach Surf Forecast / Cape Breton Island / Canada

1 h 37 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ingonish Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ingonish Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ingonish Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 09) at 8AM.
Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Feb) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 8th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ingonish Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 754 | 482 | 125 | 49 | 49 | 61 | 68 | 45 | 28 | 33 | 62 | 155 | 37 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 21 | 10 | 67 | 85 | 41 | 746 | 120 | 31 | 164 | 57 | 27 | 60 | 84 | 35 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:38AM 1.22 | 10:01PM 1.29 | 11:05AM 1.24 | 10:44PM 1.23 | 11:31AM 1.26 | 11:28PM 1.17 | 11:57AM 1.26 | 12:16AM 1.11 | 12:24PM 1.27 | 1:12AM 1.04 | 12:55PM 1.27 | 2:21AM 0.99 | 1:35PM 1.27 | 3:46AM 0.96 | 2:27PM 1.28 | 5:15AM 0.98 | 3:34PM 1.31 | 6:32AM 1.05 | 4:47PM 1.37 | 7:31AM 1.12 | 5:57PM 1.44 | 8:18AM 1.19 | 7:02PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:02PM 0.72 | 4:29AM 0.35 | 4:41PM 0.66 | 4:59AM 0.43 | 5:21PM 0.61 | 5:31AM 0.52 | 6:04PM 0.56 | 6:05AM 0.62 | 6:52PM 0.52 | 6:44AM 0.71 | 7:47PM 0.48 | 7:31AM 0.81 | 8:49PM 0.42 | 8:28AM 0.90 | 9:59PM 0.35 | 9:39AM 0.96 | 11:11PM 0.24 | 10:54AM 0.98 | 12:18AM 0.13 | 12:05PM 0.94 | 1:16AM 0.03 | 1:07PM 0.84 | 2:07AM -0.03 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Ingonish Island, Nova Scotia which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Ingonish Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | some clouds | some clouds | snow shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light snow | light snow | some clouds | some clouds | snow shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light snow | mod. rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light snow | cloudy | snow shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | light snow |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
Temp. °C | -2 | 0 | -1 | -6 | -6 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -3 | -6 | -12 | -10 | 3 |
Low °C | -5 | 0 | -6 | -6 | -8 | -9 | -7 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -5 | -7 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -6 | -9 | -2 | -1 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | -1 | -2 | -6 | -12 | -13 | -11 | -10 |
Feels °C (?) | -7 | -6 | -9 | -17 | -17 | -16 | -13 | -2 | -8 | -6 | -13 | -16 | -13 | -12 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -6 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -11 | -17 | -23 | -17 | -6 |
Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
Short Range Forecast: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Fri morning. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Fri afternoon, min -9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Sat morning, min -9°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 6mm) on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min -4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 4mm) on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Mon morning, min -13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night). |
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Information about the Ingonish Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ingonish Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ingonish Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ingonish Beach 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 (Ingonish Beach) 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 Ingonish Beach 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.
Ingonish Beach is 57 km (35 miles) from Cape Breton. If you plan a holiday in Cape Breton Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cape Breton. Cape Breton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.