Kennington Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.87° N 60.06° W

Issued: 2 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennington Cove sea temperature is
6.1° C

2.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Kennington Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennington Cove surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennington Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Kennington Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennington Cove in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennington Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
5
1.5
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
1.3
S
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
4
1.6
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
1.2
S
7
0.6
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
161
135
102
75
88
111
112
166
99
106
81
63
26
13
42
11
143
136
150
28
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
5
SSW
15
WNW
5
SSW
5
E
15
S
5
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
30
SSE
30
WSW
40
W
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:07PM1.42m
7:54AM1.19m
8:01PM1.47m
8:50AM1.25m
8:56PM1.50m
9:46AM1.29m
9:49PM1.50m
10:40AM1.31m
10:42PM1.47m
11:33AM1.32m
11:35PM1.40m
12:24PM1.31m
00:26AM1.31m
Low Tide
1:55AM-0.09m
2:02PM0.18m
2:50AM-0.17m
3:00PM0.17m
3:44AM-0.21m
3:57PM0.18m
4:39AM-0.21m
4:57PM0.21m
5:35AM-0.19m
6:00PM0.24m
6:31AM-0.13m
7:03PM0.27m
7:27AM-0.06m
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
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5:09
5:09
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8:51
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
 mm
2
10
14
8
Temp °C
7
6
8
9
8
9
10
11
15
19
13
15
15
14
17
18
14
13
15
13
13
Feels °C
2
0
4
6
5
5
6
6
15
18
13
13
13
13
15
14
12
8
10
5
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
1.2
SE
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.9
SE
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
7
1.3
S
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
S
10
1.3
SE
6
1.2
S
7
1
SSW
8
Energy kJ
59
23
135
23
75
33
22
12
166
99
106
81
63
53
47
42
18
7
136
150
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
16
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
23
10
23
21
5
5
10
148
86
50
88
65
26
13
6
3
9
86
39
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
N
5
0.3
SSW
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
16
0.6
SSW
7
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
7
1
17
3
10
38
10
10
9
8
8
8
3
2
7
7
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
5
1.5
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
4
1.6
SE
5
Energy kJ
53
161
102
88
111
112
88
11
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
291
1011
2742
2708
1067
883
919
276
0
0
59
59
1664
59
883
1346
883
883
88
299
276
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Breton Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Kennington Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennington Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennington Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennington Cove 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 (Kennington Cove) 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 Kennington Cove 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.

Kennington Cove is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Louisbourg. If you plan a holiday in Cape Breton Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Louisbourg. Louisbourg has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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