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Ingonish Beach Surf Forecast
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Ingonish Beach surfForecast / Cape Breton Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ingonish Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ingonish Beach sea temperature is
3.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ingonish Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ingonish Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ingonish Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. 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 (May 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ingonish Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SSE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | E 16 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 14 | NNW 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 5 | E 18 | E 17 | |
12 | 6 | 47 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 116 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 29 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 9:14AM1.50m | 11:23PM1.26m | 9:59AM1.51m | 00:21AM1.23m | 10:48AM1.49m | 1:20AM1.20m | 11:43AM1.43m | 2:17AM1.17m | 12:46PM1.34m | 3:13AM1.15m | 1:58PM1.23m | 4:03AM1.16m | 3:19PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM-0.17m | 4:18AM0.79m | 5:10PM-0.19m | 5:07AM0.84m | 6:05PM-0.16m | 5:59AM0.88m | 7:01PM-0.08m | 7:00AM0.89m | 8:00PM0.04m | 8:11AM0.86m | 8:59PM0.19m | 9:29AM0.78m | 9:58PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
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Temp °C | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
-2 | -4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 13 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -4 | -3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 5 | SE 11 | NNW 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 |
 kJ | 12 | 6 | 47 | 11 | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 116 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 13 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | E 16 | SE 9 | SSW 3 | NE 4 | SE 5 | S 10 | SE 11 | N 5 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | N 5 | NNW 6 | E 17 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 14 | SE 11 | — | S 6 | E 14 | — | — | — | N 7 | E 18 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 84 | 119 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16 | 141 | 165 | 34 | 37 | 78 | 55 | 45 | 29 | 15 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 306 | 0 | 1296 | 886 | 913 | 1482 | 886 | 886 | 327 | 327 | 306 | 1799 | 1799 | 319 | 1730 | 1083 | 923 | 925 | 2744 | 925 |
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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 16 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.
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