Surf spot

Ingonish Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Ingonish Beach in Canada, East Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canada, East Coast
Coordinates: 46.6470, -60.3876

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Wave period (s)	6	6	4.5	4	4	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.9	4.1	4.2	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.7	3.5	3.9	3.9	4	4	4.5	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.4	5	6	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.4	5	5.1	5.1	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.7	5.1	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	13	12	6	5	7	8	6	5	4	3	2	1	1	1	2	3	5	3	5	14	29	27	23	22	19	12	10	8	7	8	8	7	11	13	15	13	12	10	10	9	9	8	8	7	7	6	6	5	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	33.1	33.7	27.8	28.7	25.9	24.7	15.3	9.4	8.5	10.7	13.2	17.9	24.9	22.8	23.1	20.5	18.2	17.3	18.8	15.5	3.2	16.1	29	29.5	29.7	31.1	28.4	25	21.8	19.6	15.7	5.8	7.2	5.4	6.6	6.4	10.6	13.8	11.3	3	7.2	5.7	6.9	4.2	9.5	10.6	7.5	14.8	19	27.6	26.4	34.2	32.6	27.4	25.2	18.2
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Ingonish Beach, Canada (East Coast) is a scenic surf spot on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, inside Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It’s one of the more well-known Atlantic Canada beach breaks, offering a striking mix of cold-water surf and dramatic coastal scenery.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Beach break
Best swell direction: Generally handles Atlantic swell well, especially from the east/northeast
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, with occasional stronger sessions when conditions line up
Tides: Tidal changes can affect shape and consistency
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm winds; onshore winds can quickly mess it up

Conditions

Water temperature: Cold year-round
Wetsuit: Typically requires a thick full suit, and often boots, gloves, and hood outside summer
Crowds: Usually less crowded than major surf destinations, but can draw local surfers when conditions are good
Hazards: Cold water, shifting sandbars, and Atlantic weather changes; always watch for strong currents and rapid changes in conditions

Atmosphere

Ingonish Beach is loved as much for its natural beauty as for its waves. You’re surfing with views of rugged cliffs, forested highlands, and a wide sandy beach, making it a classic East Coast Canada surf experience.

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for a fun beach break
Surfers who don’t mind cold-water conditions
People who want a surf session combined with a scenic outdoor trip