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Michaud Point Surf Forecast
/ Cape Breton Island (3 breaks) / Nova Scotia (20 breaks) /
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Michaud Point surfForecast / Cape Breton Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Michaud Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Michaud Point sea temperature is
2.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Michaud Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Michaud Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 4.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 4th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Michaud Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, near gales from the W by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | |
448 | 123 | 123 | 112 | 1580 | 238 | 86 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 573 | 800 | 298 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:25PM1.33m | 9:51AM1.43m | 10:01PM1.29m | 10:28AM1.41m | 10:37PM1.24m | 11:07AM1.37m | 11:14PM1.18m | 11:48AM1.32m | 11:54PM1.13m | 12:34PM1.26m | 00:40AM1.08m | 1:25PM1.23m | 1:34AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.23m | 3:33AM0.16m | 4:03PM0.25m | 4:07AM0.19m | 4:41PM0.30m | 4:43AM0.23m | 5:21PM0.35m | 5:21AM0.28m | 6:03PM0.41m | 6:03AM0.32m | 6:50PM0.46m | 6:50AM0.37m | 7:44PM0.49m | 7:44AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | 8:19 |
— | — | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 24 | 6 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
6 | 2 | -1 | -5 | -6 | -7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 448 | 123 | 82 | 60 | 347 | 238 | 1356 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | 298 | 140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 18 | SE 18 | E 18 | S 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 104 | 73 | 8 | — | 99 | 86 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | — | — | 5 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | E 16 | — | SE 15 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 28 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 123 | 112 | 1580 | 2897 | 20 | 943 | 513 | 560 | 607 | 689 | 572 | 557 | 225 | 339 | 427 | 573 | 800 | 651 | 563 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 59 | 858 | 848 | 827 | 1368 | 827 | 852 | 121 | 3003 | 2513 | 2513 | 3003 | 749 | 863 | 749 | 827 | 364 | 852 | 848 | 1009 |
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Information about the Michaud Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Michaud Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Michaud Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Michaud Point 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 (Michaud Point) 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 Michaud Point 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Breton Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Michaud Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Breton Island, consider staying in Arichat which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Breton Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Hawkesbury which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Baddeck, Louisbourg and Cape Breton.
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