
Surf Forecasts:
Michaud Point surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 900 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Michaud Point this week:
The surf forecast for Michaud Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Michaud Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Michaud Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | 14 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 53 | 53 | 16 | 21 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:17AM1.15m | 2:32PM1.01m | 3:29AM1.12m | 3:46PM0.99m | 4:42AM1.14m | 4:58PM1.03m | 5:42AM1.20m | 5:56PM1.10m | 6:30AM1.28m | 6:43PM1.18m | 7:10AM1.36m | 7:25PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM0.54m | 8:47PM0.47m | 9:54AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.47m | 11:05AM0.53m | 11:08PM0.43m | 12:02PM0.47m | 00:03AM0.36m | 12:46PM0.38m | 00:49AM0.28m | 1:25PM0.29m | 1:31AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
33 | 14 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53 | 53 | 16 | 15 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 14 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 11 |
9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
12 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
9 | 54 | 38 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 888 | 1511 | 862 | 121 | 121 | 848 | 238 | 238 | 218 | 0 | 59 | 1512 | 1512 | 0 | 218 | 1811 | 1582 | 1311 |
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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.










