Sea weather in Cape Breton Island in Canada All the beach weather in Cape Breton Island

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Cape Breton Island in Canada, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Cape Breton Island over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Cape Breton Island in Canada this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Cape Breton Island. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Sunday 14 December 202523°F to 34°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202522°F to 32°Fnot recommended
Tuesday 16 December 202520°F to 23°Fnot recommended
Wednesday 17 December 202520°F to 40°Fnot recommended
Thursday 18 December 202523°F to 40°Fnot recommended
Friday 19 December 202525°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Saturday 20 December 202525°F to 34°Fnot recommended

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Cape Breton Island

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:38 and will set at 16:16 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 34°F t and a low of 23°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 11.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 17.4mph). Wave height will be up to 1ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-3°C (26°F)-5°C (23°F)-3°C (26°F)-1°C (29°F)-0°C (31°F)-0°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)
Perceived temperature-9°C (17°F)-9°C (16°F)-6°C (21°F)-4°C (25°F)-2°C (29°F)-5°C (24°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (24°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0.1in0in
Humidity77%87%94%94%98%99%99%99%
Barometric pressure1017 hPa1017 hPa1015 hPa1015 hPa1012 hPa1008 hPa1004 hPa999 hPa
Cloud cover34%49%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index-3°C (26°F)-5°C (23°F)-3°C (26°F)-1°C (29°F)-0°C (31°F)-0°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)
Dew point-7°C (20°F)-7°C (20°F)-4°C (25°F)-2°C (28°F)-1°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)
Wind
Speed15km/h (10mph)9km/h (6mph)7km/h (4mph)6km/h (4mph)4km/h (2mph)14km/h (9mph)19km/h (12mph)19km/h (12mph)
Gusts23km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)11km/h (7mph)10km/h (6mph)6km/h (4mph)20km/h (13mph)28km/h (18mph)28km/h (18mph)
Direction 249°
WSW
224°
SW
198°
SSW
197°
SSW
52°
NE
37°
NE
49°
NE
39°
NE
Wind chill-9°C (17°F)-9°C (16°F)-6°C (21°F)-4°C (25°F)-2°C (29°F)-5°C (24°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (24°F)
Waves
Height0.3m (1.0ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.3m (0.9ft)
Direction 90°
E
90°
E
91°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
89°
E
90°
E
Period5.5 sec.5.6 sec.5.3 sec.5.2 sec.3.5 sec.4.0 sec.4.2 sec.5.2 sec.
Significant height0.3m (1ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.2m (0.7ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:39 and will set at 16:16 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 32°F t and a low of 22°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 28.6mph km/h (with gusts up to 39.2mph). Wave height will be up to 5.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (28°F)-4°C (26°F)-5°C (23°F)-6°C (22°F)-5°C (22°F)
Perceived temperature-6°C (22°F)-7°C (20°F)-9°C (16°F)-10°C (13°F)-12°C (10°F)-14°C (6°F)-15°C (4°F)-15°C (5°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity99%96%82%81%79%80%80%78%
Barometric pressure995 hPa990 hPa988 hPa989 hPa988 hPa989 hPa991 hPa994 hPa
Cloud cover100%97%89%75%74%88%79%85%
Heat index0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (28°F)-4°C (26°F)-5°C (23°F)-6°C (22°F)-5°C (22°F)
Dew point-0°C (32°F)-1°C (31°F)-3°C (26°F)-5°C (23°F)-7°C (20°F)-8°C (17°F)-8°C (17°F)-9°C (16°F)
Wind
Speed25km/h (15mph)28km/h (17mph)42km/h (26mph)39km/h (24mph)40km/h (25mph)41km/h (26mph)45km/h (28mph)46km/h (28mph)
Gusts35km/h (22mph)39km/h (24mph)59km/h (37mph)53km/h (33mph)53km/h (33mph)43km/h (27mph)52km/h (32mph)63km/h (39mph)
Direction 10°
N
354°
N
347°
NNW
335°
NNW
316°
NW
303°
WNW
294°
WNW
291°
WNW
Wind chill-6°C (22°F)-7°C (20°F)-9°C (16°F)-10°C (13°F)-12°C (10°F)-14°C (6°F)-15°C (4°F)-15°C (5°F)
Waves
Height0.3m (1.0ft)0.6m (2.1ft)1.4m (4.5ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.6m (5.4ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (5.1ft)1.5m (5.1ft)
Direction 90°
E
12°
NNE
11°
N
10°
N
10°
N

N

N

N
Period5.2 sec.5.7 sec.5.8 sec.12.8 sec.12.5 sec.13.1 sec.12.1 sec.11.7 sec.
Significant height0.3m (1ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:40 and will set at 16:17 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 23°F t and a low of 20°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 24.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 34.2mph). Wave height will be up to 4.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-5°C (22°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (24°F)-5°C (23°F)-6°C (22°F)-6°C (22°F)
Perceived temperature-14°C (6°F)-13°C (8°F)-13°C (9°F)-12°C (10°F)-12°C (11°F)-13°C (9°F)-13°C (8°F)-13°C (9°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity76%80%82%83%79%79%74%78%
Barometric pressure997 hPa1002 hPa1005 hPa1008 hPa1010 hPa1012 hPa1015 hPa1017 hPa
Cloud cover74%71%65%86%98%63%71%87%
Heat index-5°C (22°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (24°F)-5°C (23°F)-6°C (22°F)-6°C (22°F)
Dew point-9°C (16°F)-8°C (17°F)-8°C (18°F)-7°C (19°F)-8°C (19°F)-8°C (17°F)-10°C (15°F)-9°C (16°F)
Wind
Speed40km/h (25mph)30km/h (18mph)25km/h (15mph)23km/h (14mph)25km/h (16mph)27km/h (17mph)24km/h (15mph)23km/h (15mph)
Gusts55km/h (34mph)42km/h (26mph)36km/h (22mph)31km/h (19mph)33km/h (21mph)39km/h (24mph)40km/h (25mph)35km/h (22mph)
Direction 290°
WNW
286°
WNW
282°
WNW
278°
W
275°
W
280°
W
282°
WNW
256°
WSW
Wind chill-14°C (6°F)-13°C (8°F)-13°C (9°F)-12°C (10°F)-12°C (11°F)-13°C (9°F)-13°C (8°F)-13°C (9°F)
Waves
Height1.3m (4.4ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.9m (2.8ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.7m (2.4ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Direction
N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N
Period11.5 sec.10.9 sec.8.4 sec.8.3 sec.8.0 sec.7.8 sec.7.4 sec.7.3 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:40 and will set at 16:17 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 40°F t and a low of 20°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 21.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 26.7mph). Wave height will be up to 2.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-7°C (20°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-1°C (31°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)
Perceived temperature-13°C (8°F)-12°C (10°F)-12°C (11°F)-7°C (20°F)-4°C (26°F)-3°C (26°F)-3°C (26°F)-2°C (29°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity84%83%86%87%88%88%88%89%
Barometric pressure1017 hPa1017 hPa1016 hPa1014 hPa1010 hPa1007 hPa1005 hPa1001 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%74%72%100%100%100%100%
Heat index-7°C (20°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-1°C (31°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)
Dew point-9°C (16°F)-7°C (19°F)-7°C (19°F)-2°C (28°F)0°C (32°F)1°C (33°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (36°F)
Wind
Speed19km/h (12mph)24km/h (15mph)21km/h (13mph)25km/h (15mph)28km/h (17mph)31km/h (19mph)33km/h (21mph)35km/h (22mph)
Gusts31km/h (19mph)36km/h (22mph)35km/h (22mph)37km/h (23mph)43km/h (27mph)35km/h (22mph)34km/h (21mph)38km/h (24mph)
Direction 236°
SW
234°
SW
224°
SW
212°
SSW
211°
SSW
210°
SSW
214°
SSW
217°
SW
Wind chill-13°C (8°F)-12°C (10°F)-12°C (11°F)-7°C (20°F)-4°C (26°F)-3°C (26°F)-3°C (26°F)-2°C (29°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (1.9ft)0.4m (1.5ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.5m (1.5ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Direction 88°
E
91°
E
93°
E
93°
E
197°
SSW
192°
SSW
190°
S
195°
SSW
Period7.2 sec.6.8 sec.6.2 sec.10.7 sec.10.4 sec.10.3 sec.10.2 sec.10.0 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:41 and will set at 16:17 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 40°F t and a low of 23°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 26.1mph km/h (with gusts up to 33.6mph). Wave height will be up to 3.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)-0°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-3°C (26°F)-4°C (24°F)
Perceived temperature-1°C (30°F)-1°C (31°F)-3°C (27°F)-8°C (18°F)-10°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)-9°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity94%94%87%83%79%78%77%81%
Barometric pressure998 hPa995 hPa997 hPa1002 hPa1008 hPa1014 hPa1020 hPa1022 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%78%43%42%51%27%15%
Heat index4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)-0°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-3°C (26°F)-4°C (24°F)
Dew point3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)1°C (34°F)-3°C (27°F)-5°C (24°F)-5°C (23°F)-7°C (20°F)-7°C (19°F)
Wind
Speed32km/h (20mph)30km/h (19mph)33km/h (20mph)42km/h (26mph)42km/h (26mph)31km/h (19mph)24km/h (15mph)10km/h (6mph)
Gusts39km/h (24mph)32km/h (20mph)50km/h (31mph)54km/h (34mph)46km/h (29mph)46km/h (29mph)38km/h (24mph)18km/h (11mph)
Direction 219°
SW
220°
SW
259°
WSW
277°
W
289°
WNW
303°
WNW
306°
NW
280°
W
Wind chill-1°C (30°F)-1°C (31°F)-3°C (27°F)-8°C (18°F)-10°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)-9°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)
Waves
Height0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.7m (2.4ft)0.9m (3.0ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)
Direction 202°
SSW
211°
SSW
233°
SW
271°
W
289°
WNW
294°
WNW
200°
SSW
120°
ESE
Period9.9 sec.9.8 sec.9.7 sec.9.6 sec.8.3 sec.7.4 sec.10.8 sec.9.2 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:42 and will set at 16:18 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 25°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.2in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 24.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 29.2mph). Wave height will be up to 3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-5°C (24°F)-3°C (27°F)-0°C (32°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (41°F)
Perceived temperature-9°C (15°F)-8°C (17°F)-7°C (20°F)-3°C (26°F)0°C (32°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)1°C (33°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in
Humidity85%84%86%91%94%94%94%91%
Barometric pressure1021 hPa1019 hPa1015 hPa1010 hPa1003 hPa996 hPa993 hPa994 hPa
Cloud cover36%72%100%100%100%100%100%88%
Heat index-5°C (24°F)-3°C (27°F)-0°C (32°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (41°F)
Dew point-7°C (20°F)-5°C (23°F)-2°C (28°F)1°C (34°F)5°C (40°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)4°C (38°F)
Wind
Speed11km/h (7mph)18km/h (11mph)30km/h (18mph)34km/h (21mph)38km/h (23mph)40km/h (25mph)33km/h (20mph)22km/h (14mph)
Gusts20km/h (13mph)29km/h (18mph)44km/h (27mph)47km/h (29mph)42km/h (26mph)40km/h (25mph)35km/h (21mph)29km/h (18mph)
Direction 230°
SW
201°
SSW
194°
SSW
187°
S
188°
S
199°
SSW
212°
SSW
244°
WSW
Wind chill-9°C (15°F)-8°C (17°F)-7°C (20°F)-3°C (26°F)0°C (32°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)1°C (33°F)
Waves
Height0.9m (3.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3.0ft)0.9m (3.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2.0ft)
Direction 241°
WSW

N

N
53°
NE
157°
SSE
172°
S
201°
SSW
231°
SW
Period5.7 sec.6.5 sec.7.6 sec.7.2 sec.6.9 sec.6.2 sec.5.6 sec.6.1 sec.
Significant height0.3m (1ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:42 and will set at 16:18 on the beach(es) of Cape Breton Island. The outside temperature will be a high of 34°F t and a low of 25°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 25.5mph km/h (with gusts up to 35.4mph). Wave height will be up to 3.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature2°C (36°F)0°C (33°F)-1°C (29°F)-3°C (28°F)-3°C (26°F)-4°C (26°F)-4°C (25°F)-4°C (25°F)
Perceived temperature-3°C (26°F)-6°C (21°F)-9°C (16°F)-11°C (13°F)-12°C (11°F)-11°C (12°F)-11°C (13°F)-10°C (15°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity83%81%83%79%76%75%74%74%
Barometric pressure996 hPa999 hPa1002 hPa1007 hPa1011 hPa1015 hPa1018 hPa1020 hPa
Cloud cover66%66%47%26%36%78%72%74%
Heat index2°C (36°F)0°C (33°F)-1°C (29°F)-3°C (28°F)-3°C (26°F)-4°C (26°F)-4°C (25°F)-4°C (25°F)
Dew point-1°C (31°F)-3°C (27°F)-4°C (25°F)-6°C (22°F)-7°C (20°F)-7°C (19°F)-8°C (18°F)-8°C (18°F)
Wind
Speed26km/h (16mph)30km/h (19mph)35km/h (21mph)41km/h (25mph)37km/h (23mph)30km/h (19mph)22km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)
Gusts39km/h (24mph)42km/h (26mph)48km/h (30mph)57km/h (35mph)51km/h (32mph)41km/h (26mph)32km/h (20mph)25km/h (16mph)
Direction 267°
W
263°
W
271°
W
279°
W
281°
W
289°
WNW
290°
WNW
267°
W
Wind chill-3°C (26°F)-6°C (21°F)-9°C (16°F)-11°C (13°F)-12°C (11°F)-11°C (12°F)-11°C (13°F)-10°C (15°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (2.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3.0ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3.0ft)
Direction 250°
WSW
283°
WNW
293°
WNW
305°
NW
323°
NW
335°
NNW
351°
N
239°
WSW
Period6.6 sec.7.0 sec.7.2 sec.8.1 sec.8.6 sec.6.1 sec.6.1 sec.6.0 sec.
Significant height1.0m (3.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)0.9m (3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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