Michaud Point Surf Forecast

/ Cape Breton Island (3 breaks) / Nova Scotia (20 breaks) /

Canada (58 breaks) / Lat Long: (45.57° N 60.68° W)

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Michaud Point surfForecast / Cape Breton Island / Canada

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 ADT

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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 18.8° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Michaud Point this week:

The surf forecast for Michaud Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Michaud Point in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM.

Wave Type	Time (ADT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3PM (Sun 21st Sep)	2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf	3PM (Sun 21st Sep)	2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful	6PM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Michaud Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).
	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSW	SSW	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SW	SW	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	9	10	10	9	4	5	9	9	8	8	8	8	13	13	12	11	5	6	10	10	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	14	14	15	14	28	37	14	19	37	57	64	53	70	106	94	81	94	147	65	37	32
Wind (km/h)	WSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	W	NNW	NW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	SSW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		5:41PM 1.15		6:19AM 1.36		6:40PM 1.21	7:10AM 1.42		7:28PM 1.27	7:53AM 1.46		8:09PM 1.33	8:30AM 1.48		8:46PM 1.38	9:05AM 1.48		9:21PM 1.41	9:38AM 1.46		9:56PM 1.42
Low Tide / height (m)	11:42AM 0.38		11:49PM 0.30		12:41PM 0.32	12:45AM 0.24		1:28PM 0.26	1:32AM 0.19		2:08PM 0.21	2:14AM 0.15		2:43PM 0.17	2:51AM 0.13		3:16PM 0.14		3:28AM 0.14	3:48PM 0.14

	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	6:41	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:46	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:48	-	-	6:50	-	-
Sunset	-	7:09	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:02	-	-	7:00	-	-	6:59	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	18	16	18	19	19	20	20	13	13	14	13	13	14	13	15	16	15	17	19	18
Feels °C (?)	14	14	13	14	14	17	19	18	9	6	5	8	5	7	10	8	9	9	14	15	16

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Breton Island

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Michaud Point (calm at St. Peters 18 km from Michaud Point). 0.4m 7s swell from the E with a 0.3m 9s swell from the SSE and a 0.2m 3s local chop from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.