Beach Report 🌊 – Aug 1, 2026

Sea Surface Temperature (Halifax Area)

HRM MAP

Regional Synopsis: Beach conditions are somewhat marginal today across Halifax Area, sitting at an average Beach Index of 47%. The index is being held back by overcast skies.
Rainbow Haven
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds SW0
🌧️ POP: 7%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 55%
19°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and cloudy later.
Hubbards
Overcast
Overcast
23°
Winds WNW5
🌧️ POP: 4%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 23°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and overcast later.
Cleveland
Overcast
Overcast
23°
Winds WNW5
🌧️ POP: 4%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 23°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and overcast later.
Queensland
Overcast
Overcast
23°
Winds WNW5
🌧️ POP: 4%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 23°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and overcast later.
Lawrencetown
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 8%
☀️ UV: 5
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
17°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Martinique
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 8%
☀️ UV: 5
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
17°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Crystal Crescent
Mostly cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
16°
Winds SSW10
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
16°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies, 18°C and increasing clouds later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Southern NS)

SOUTH NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: A generally favorable day across Southern NS beaches with an average Beach Index of 69%. This strong score is driven by light winds and abundant sunshine.
Mavillette
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds NW15
🌧️ POP: 1%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
21°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 25°C and clear later.
Pt Maitland
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds NW15
🌧️ POP: 1%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
21°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 25°C and clear later.
Roseway
Mostly clear
Mostly Clear
26°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 3%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 22°C and increasing clouds later.
Crescent
Mostly clear
Mostly Clear
26°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 3%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 22°C and increasing clouds later.
Carter’s
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds S5
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 23°C and clear later.
Kejimkujik
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds S5
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 23°C and clear later.
Beach Meadows
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds S5
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 23°C and clear later.
Summerville
Clear
Clear
26°
Winds S5
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 75%
22°C this morning, 26°C this afternoon with clear skies, 23°C and clear later.
The Hawk
Clear
Clear
21°
Winds SW15
🌧️ POP: 1%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 70%
20°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with clear skies, 20°C and clear later.
Stoney Is
Clear
Clear
21°
Winds SW15
🌧️ POP: 1%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 70%
20°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with clear skies, 20°C and clear later.
Sand Hills
Clear
Clear
21°
Winds SW15
🌧️ POP: 1%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 70%
20°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with clear skies, 20°C and clear later.
Rissers
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds SE15
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 5
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and clearing skies later.
Hirtle’s
Broken clouds
Broken Clouds
16°
Winds SSE15
🌧️ POP: 2%
☀️ UV: 7
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
16°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with broken clouds, 16°C and increasing clouds later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Northeastern NS, Cape Breton)

NORTHEAST NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: Today is generally unfavorable for most coastal areas in Northeastern NS, Cape Breton, with an average Beach Index of 24%. The index is being held back by gusty conditions, a high likelihood of showers and overcast skies.
Northport
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds NW5
🌧️ POP: 8%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 60%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Rushtons
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds NW10
🌧️ POP: 5%
☀️ UV: 5
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 55%
17°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and clearing skies later.
Waterside
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds NW10
🌧️ POP: 5%
☀️ UV: 5
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 55%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and cloudy later.
Blomidon
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds NNW10
🌧️ POP: 4%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
16°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Powells Pt
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds NW5
🌧️ POP: 31%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Black Duck Cove
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds WNW10
🌧️ POP: 24%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 17°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
18°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Pondville
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds NW15—G35
🌧️ POP: 20%
☀️ UV: 6
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and showers later.
La Bloc
Overcast
Overcast
17°
Winds NW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 38%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
17°C this morning, 17°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 16°C and overcast later.
Neils Bk
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N10—G30
🌧️ POP: 29%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Black Bk
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N10—G30
🌧️ POP: 29%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Broad Cove
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N10—G30
🌧️ POP: 29%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Ingonish
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N10—G30
🌧️ POP: 29%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Taylor Head
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds NW20—G45
🌧️ POP: 31%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Pomquet
Showers
Showers
20°
Winds NW20—G40
🌧️ POP: 62%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with showers, 18°C and showers later.
West Mabou
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds NW15—G40
🌧️ POP: 26%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and showers later.
Washabuck
Showers
Showers
18°
Winds NW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 44%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
17°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with showers, 18°C and showers later.
Iona
Showers
Showers
21°
Winds NW15—G30
🌧️ POP: 32%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with showers, 20°C and overcast later.
Big Pond
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds WNW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Castle Bay
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds WNW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Marble Mtn
Showers
Showers
21°
Winds NW15
🌧️ POP: 27%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
20°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with showers, 21°C and showers later.
Battery
Showers
Showers
20°
Winds NW15—G30
🌧️ POP: 27%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with showers, 21°C and clearing skies later.
Pt Shoreham
Showers
Showers
21°
Winds NW20—G40
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
19°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with showers, 18°C and showers later.
Pt Bickerton
Showers
Showers
21°
Winds NW20—G40
🌧️ POP: 44%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
20°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with showers, 20°C and overcast later.

Beach Report 🌊 – Jul 31, 2026

Sea Surface Temperature (Halifax Area)

HRM MAP

Regional Synopsis: Today is generally unfavorable for most coastal areas in Halifax Area, with an average Beach Index of 30%. The index is being held back by chilly afternoon air temperatures, a lingering chance of rain and overcast skies.
Rainbow Haven
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 37%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Hubbards
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Cleveland
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Queensland
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Crystal Crescent
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 37%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
15°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 16°C and overcast later.
Lawrencetown
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
17°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.
Martinique
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
17°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Southern NS)

SOUTH NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: Beach conditions are somewhat marginal today across Southern NS, sitting at an average Beach Index of 38%. The index is being held back by overcast skies.
Mavillette
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds NNE5
🌧️ POP: 33%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Pt Maitland
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds NNE5
🌧️ POP: 33%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
The Hawk
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Stoney Is
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Sand Hills
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Carter’s
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Kejimkujik
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Beach Meadows
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Summerville
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Rissers
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 36%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Roseway
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Crescent
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Hirtle’s
Overcast
Overcast
15°
Winds NE10
🌧️ POP: 36%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
15°C this morning, 15°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 16°C and overcast later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Northeastern NS, Cape Breton)

NORTHEAST NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: Today is generally unfavorable for most coastal areas in Northeastern NS, Cape Breton, with an average Beach Index of 30%. The index is being held back by a high likelihood of showers and overcast skies.
Marble Mtn
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds W5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 60%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 25°C and overcast later.
Pomquet
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds WNW5—G20
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and cloudy later.
Battery
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds S10
🌧️ POP: 19%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Rushtons
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds NE5
🌧️ POP: 39%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Waterside
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 39%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
18°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
West Mabou
Cloudy
Cloudy
22°
Winds W10—G30
🌧️ POP: 25%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with cloudy skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Pt Bickerton
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds S10—G30
🌧️ POP: 25%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and overcast later.
Taylor Head
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds SSW10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
19°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and clearing skies later.
Northport
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N5
🌧️ POP: 40%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Big Pond
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Castle Bay
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Pondville
Scattered clouds
Scattered Clouds
22°
Winds S15—G35
🌧️ POP: 21%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with scattered clouds, 21°C and increasing clouds later.
Black Duck Cove
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds SSW20
🌧️ POP: 22%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 17°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Pt Shoreham
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds W5—G25
🌧️ POP: 41%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and showers later.
Blomidon
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds N10
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
16°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.
Iona
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds WSW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 41%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
20°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and cloudy later.
Powells Pt
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE5
🌧️ POP: 77%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
La Bloc
Showers
Showers
18°
Winds W5
🌧️ POP: 31%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
20°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with showers, 18°C and overcast later.
Neils Bk
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Black Bk
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Broad Cove
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Ingonish
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Washabuck
Showers
Showers
20°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
17°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with showers, 21°C and overcast later.

📡 Halifax Forecast: Friday July 31

CHART 120H

Today (Jul 31): Mostly cloudy skies this evening. Near 20°C (high dew point, muggy). Rain this evening to tomorrow morning (4mm). Showers favored west of Metro. Broken clouds tonight with lows near 17°C (elevated dew point).

Tomorrow (Aug 1): Expect broken clouds Saturday morning. Near 18°C (elevated dew point). Rain tomorrow morning. Look for mostly cloudy skies Saturday afternoon, near 22°C (elevated dew point). Rain tomorrow afternoon. Anticipate scattered clouds Saturday evening. Near 20°C (elevated dew point).

2 AM
 
 
6 AM
 
 
10 AM
 
 
2 PM
 
 
6 PM
Showers
Showers
22°
Winds SE5
Dew point 18° (humid)
Rain: 1.8 mm
(heavier rain inland)
10 PM
Showers
Showers
18°
Winds SE5
Feels like 21°
Dew point 17° (humid)
Rain: 1.1 mm
📈 Normal High24.0°C
Today: -1.7°
📉 Normal Low14.3°C
Today: +4.3°
🏆 Record High34.0°C
WESTPHAL, 1995
🏆 Record Low6.7°C
CHAIN LAKE, 1956
🏆 Record Precip89.20mm
HALIFAX, 1896
🌅 Sunrise05:59 am
🌇 Sunset08:41 pm
🌞 Daylight14h 42m
🌖 Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
2 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
17°
Winds WNW10
Feels like 20°
Dew point 17°
6 AM
Cloudy
Cloudy
18°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
10 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
22°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17° (humid)
UV: 4 (Mod)
2 PM
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
22°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
UV: 4 (Mod)
6 PM
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
22°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
10 PM
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
17°
Winds WNW5
Feels like 20°
Dew point 17°
TodayTomorrowGroup 3

HRM TT MOSAIC 1

HRM TT MOSAIC 2

HRM TT MOSAIC 3

 

OUTLOOK CHART

Above seasonal pattern (+2.2°C anomaly) with moderate confidence for the extended period. Light rain Mon 3, A period of Light rain Tue 4, and Look for Light rain Sat 15.

Model Divergence: Model divergence on short-term rainfall: amounts range from 0.08 to 13.37 mm. Model spread on Tue Aug 4 rainfall: 0.53 to 16.88 mm. Model uncertainty on Thu Aug 6 highs: 22 to 28°C.

Ensembles indicate a cooler trend beyond day 14.

Sun Aug 2
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
24°/16°
Winds SW15—G25
 
Mon Aug 3
Light Rain
Light Rain
23°/17°
Winds S20—G30
57% POP
Rain: 3.4 mm
Tue Aug 4
Light Rain
Light Rain
24°/20°
Winds WSW20—G30
57% POP
Rain: 7.4 mm
Wed Aug 5
Light Rain
Light Rain
25°/18°
Winds WSW10—G20
Feels like 28°
Rain: 2.6 mm
Thu Aug 6
Light Rain
Light Rain
24°/18°
Winds SW10—G25
Feels like 28°
Rain: 3.3 mm
Fri Aug 7
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
26°/18°
Winds SW10—G25
Feels like 28°
Sat Aug 8
Showers
Showers
26°/19°
Winds SW10—G25
Rain: 1.2 mm
Sun Aug 9
Showers
Showers
27°/19°
Winds WSW15
Rain: 1.8 mm
Mon Aug 10
Light Rain
Light Rain
23°/18°
Winds SW15—G30
Rain: 4.0 mm
Tue Aug 11
Showers
Showers
25°/17°
Winds W15—G30
Feels like 28°
Rain: 1.5 mm
Wed Aug 12
Light Rain
Light Rain
22°/17°
Winds S15—G30
Feels like 24°
Rain: 3.2 mm
Thu Aug 13
Light Rain
Light Rain
21°/16°
Winds WNW15—G35
38% POP
Rain: 7.4 mm
Fri Aug 14
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
21°/15°
Winds W15—G30
32% POP
Sat Aug 15
Light Rain
Light Rain
22°/15°
Winds SSW15—G40
Feels like 27°
Rain: 6.2 mm
Day 3–4 TempDay 5–6 TempDay 3–6 PrecipDay 3–6 WindDay 7 & Trends

HRM TREND MOSAIC 1

HRM TREND MOSAIC 2

HRM TREND MOSAIC 3

HRM TREND MOSAIC 4

HRM TREND MOSAIC 5

📡 Halifax Forecast: Friday July 31

CHART 120H

Today (Jul 31): Cloudy skies this morning. Near 19°C (high dew point, muggy). Rain this morning to this afternoon. This afternoon, mostly cloudy skies, near 22°C (feels like 22°, high dew point, muggy). Expect scattered clouds this evening. Near 19°C (high dew point, muggy). Broken clouds tonight with lows near 17°C (high dew point, muggy).

Tomorrow (Aug 1): Anticipate broken clouds Saturday morning. Near 18°C (elevated dew point). Rain tomorrow morning. Saturday afternoon brings broken clouds. Near 22°C (elevated dew point). Scattered clouds Saturday evening. Near 20°C (elevated dew point).

2 AM
 
 
6 AM
Cloudy
Cloudy
19°
Winds SSE5
Dew point 17°
10 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
22°
Winds SSE10
Dew point 18° (humid)
UV: 4 (Mod)
2 PM
Showers
Showers
22°
Winds SSE10
Dew point 18° (humid)
UV: 5 (Mod)
Rain: 1.0 mm
6 PM
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
21°
Winds SSE5
Dew point 17° (humid)
10 PM
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
18°
Winds SSE5
Feels like 20°
Dew point 17° (humid)
📈 Normal High24.0°C
Today: -2.1°
📉 Normal Low14.3°C
Today: +3.4°
🏆 Record High34.0°C
WESTPHAL, 1995
🏆 Record Low6.7°C
CHAIN LAKE, 1956
🏆 Record Precip89.20mm
HALIFAX, 1896
🌅 Sunrise05:59 am
🌇 Sunset08:41 pm
🌞 Daylight14h 42m
🌖 Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
2 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
17°
Winds WNW10
Feels like 20°
Dew point 17° (humid)
6 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
18°
Winds WNW10
Dew point 17°
10 AM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
21°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
UV: 4 (Mod)
2 PM
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
23°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
UV: 3 (Mod)
6 PM
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
22°
Winds WNW10—G20
Dew point 17°
10 PM
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
17°
Winds WNW5
Feels like 20°
Dew point 16°
TodayTomorrow

HRM TT MOSAIC 1

HRM TT MOSAIC 2

 

OUTLOOK CHART

Above seasonal pattern (+2.2°C anomaly) with moderate confidence for the extended period. Light rain Mon 3, A period of Light rain Tue 4, and Light rain Fri 14.

Model Divergence: Model divergence on short-term rainfall: amounts range from 2.33 to 12.83 mm. Model spread on Mon Aug 3 rainfall: 0.00 to 20.73 mm. Model uncertainty on Sun Aug 9 highs: 24 to 31°C.

Ensembles indicate a cooler trend beyond day 14.

Sun Aug 2
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
24°/16°
Winds SW15—G25
 
Mon Aug 3
Light Rain
Light Rain
23°/17°
Winds S15—G30
58% POP
Feels like 25°
Rain: 3.8 mm
Tue Aug 4
Light Rain
Light Rain
25°/19°
Winds WSW15—G35
50% POP
Rain: 3.9 mm
Wed Aug 5
Scattered clouds
Scattered clouds
26°/16°
Winds W10—G20
 
Thu Aug 6
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
26°/17°
Winds SW15—G25
 
Fri Aug 7
Light Rain
Light Rain
26°/18°
Winds SW15—G25
Rain: 2.6 mm
Sat Aug 8
Showers
Showers
26°/19°
Winds SW15—G25
Rain: 2.3 mm
Sun Aug 9
Showers
Showers
26°/18°
Winds WSW15—G25
Feels like 28°
Rain: 1.3 mm
Mon Aug 10
Light Rain
Light Rain
23°/18°
Winds SW20—G35
Rain: 4.6 mm
Tue Aug 11
Light Rain
Light Rain
25°/17°
Winds W15—G30
Rain: 7.1 mm
Wed Aug 12
Light Rain
Light Rain
23°/16°
Winds W10—G25
Feels like 26°
Rain: 7.0 mm
Thu Aug 13
Light Rain
Light Rain
22°/16°
Winds WNW15—G35
Rain: 3.2 mm
Fri Aug 14
Light Rain
Light Rain
21°/15°
Winds NW15—G30
Rain: 4.9 mm
Sat Aug 15
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
22°/13°
Winds NNW20
33% POP
Feels like 25°
Day 3–4 TempDay 5–6 TempDay 3–6 PrecipDay 3–6 WindDay 7 & Trends

HRM TREND MOSAIC 1

HRM TREND MOSAIC 2

HRM TREND MOSAIC 3

HRM TREND MOSAIC 4

HRM TREND MOSAIC 5

Beach Report 🌊 – Jul 31, 2026

Sea Surface Temperature (Halifax Area)

HRM MAP

Regional Synopsis: Today is generally unfavorable for most coastal areas in Halifax Area, with an average Beach Index of 30%. The index is being held back by chilly afternoon air temperatures, a lingering chance of rain and overcast skies.
Rainbow Haven
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 37%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Hubbards
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Cleveland
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Queensland
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE0
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 1
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Crystal Crescent
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 37%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
15°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 16°C and overcast later.
Lawrencetown
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
17°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.
Martinique
Overcast
Overcast
16°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
17°C this morning, 16°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Southern NS)

SOUTH NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: Beach conditions are somewhat marginal today across Southern NS, sitting at an average Beach Index of 38%. The index is being held back by overcast skies.
Mavillette
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds NNE5
🌧️ POP: 33%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Pt Maitland
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds NNE5
🌧️ POP: 33%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
The Hawk
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Stoney Is
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Sand Hills
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ESE5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Carter’s
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Kejimkujik
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Beach Meadows
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Summerville
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds E10
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 21°C and overcast later.
Rissers
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 36%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 16°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Roseway
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Crescent
Overcast
Overcast
20°
Winds SSE10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
19°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 20°C and overcast later.
Hirtle’s
Overcast
Overcast
15°
Winds NE10
🌧️ POP: 36%
☀️ UV: 4
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 30%
15°C this morning, 15°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 16°C and overcast later.

Sea Surface Temperature (Northeastern NS, Cape Breton)

NORTHEAST NS MAP

Regional Synopsis: Today is generally unfavorable for most coastal areas in Northeastern NS, Cape Breton, with an average Beach Index of 30%. The index is being held back by a high likelihood of showers and overcast skies.
Marble Mtn
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds W5
🌧️ POP: 28%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 60%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 25°C and overcast later.
Pomquet
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds WNW5—G20
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and cloudy later.
Battery
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds S10
🌧️ POP: 19%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 50%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Rushtons
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds NE5
🌧️ POP: 39%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Waterside
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds ENE10
🌧️ POP: 39%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
18°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
West Mabou
Cloudy
Cloudy
22°
Winds W10—G30
🌧️ POP: 25%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with cloudy skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Pt Bickerton
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds S10—G30
🌧️ POP: 25%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 17°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 45%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and overcast later.
Northport
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds N5
🌧️ POP: 40%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 20°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
Big Pond
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Castle Bay
Overcast
Overcast
21°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
18°C this morning, 21°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 22°C and clearing skies later.
Pondville
Scattered clouds
Scattered Clouds
22°
Winds S15—G35
🌧️ POP: 21%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
19°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with scattered clouds, 21°C and increasing clouds later.
Black Duck Cove
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds SSW20
🌧️ POP: 22%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 17°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
17°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 18°C and overcast later.
Pt Shoreham
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds W5—G25
🌧️ POP: 41%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
20°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and showers later.
Taylor Head
Overcast
Overcast
24°
Winds SSW10
🌧️ POP: 35%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 15°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 40%
19°C this morning, 24°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and clearing skies later.
Blomidon
Overcast
Overcast
18°
Winds N10
🌧️ POP: 43%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 17°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
16°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 17°C and overcast later.
Iona
Overcast
Overcast
22°
Winds WSW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 41%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 35%
20°C this morning, 22°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 24°C and cloudy later.
Powells Pt
Overcast
Overcast
19°
Winds ENE5
🌧️ POP: 77%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
17°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with overcast skies, 19°C and overcast later.
La Bloc
Showers
Showers
18°
Winds W5
🌧️ POP: 31%
☀️ UV: 3
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
20°C this morning, 18°C this afternoon with showers, 18°C and overcast later.
Neils Bk
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Black Bk
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Broad Cove
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Ingonish
Showers
Showers
19°
Winds SE5
🌧️ POP: 53%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 18°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
16°C this morning, 19°C this afternoon with showers, 19°C and showers later.
Washabuck
Showers
Showers
20°
Winds SW10—G25
🌧️ POP: 34%
☀️ UV: 2
🌊 SST: 19°C
⛱️ Beach Index: 0%
17°C this morning, 20°C this afternoon with showers, 21°C and overcast later.