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White Point Beach Surf Forecast
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White Point Beach surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
White Point Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Point Beach sea temperature is
6.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Point Beach this week:
The surf forecast for White Point Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Point Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Point Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 14 | S 6 | |
339 | 549 | 182 | 94 | 54 | 70 | 53 | 59 | 59 | 120 | 214 | 418 | 79 | 52 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 9:24AM1.63m | 9:33PM1.86m | 10:18AM1.64m | 10:25PM1.84m | 11:12AM1.63m | 11:17PM1.79m | 12:06PM1.60m | 00:10AM1.73m | 1:02PM1.57m | 1:05AM1.64m | 2:00PM1.54m | 2:03AM1.54m | 3:03PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.22m | 4:12AM-0.06m | 4:22PM0.27m | 5:08AM-0.05m | 5:22PM0.33m | 6:08AM-0.01m | 6:30PM0.40m | 7:11AM0.04m | 7:39PM0.44m | 8:12AM0.08m | 8:45PM0.46m | 9:09AM0.13m | 9:46PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
14 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 6 | -1 | 0 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | S 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 |
 kJ | 5 | 383 | 182 | 94 | 54 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 217 | 79 | 52 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SW 7 | SE 10 | SE 13 | S 6 | SW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | E 13 | E 13 | S 16 | SE 12 | — | — | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 13 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 14 | S 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 339 | 549 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 53 | 59 | 59 | 120 | 214 | 418 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 478 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 859 | 478 | 1563 | 501 | 617 | 478 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 1305 | 3054 | 126 | 1037 | 862 | 1061 |
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Information about the White Point Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for White Point Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Point Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Point 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 (White Point 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 White Point 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near White Point Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Shelburne and Lunenburg.
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