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Access
From Halifax, head southwest on 103/3 towards Yarmouth, staying with route 3 as they split at Barrington. Follow 3 past turn off to Clark's Harbour and look for Forbes Point Road on your left.
From Yarmouth (note the ferry to Yarmouth from Portland, ME for all you Americans) follow route 103 to the bridge at Argyle, cross the bridge and stay right, follow route 3. At Pubnico junction stay left and follow until Forbes Point Road. Trip from Yarmouth is 1 hour. Park where you can and push your way to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): From Halifax, head southwest on 103/3 towards Yarmouth, staying with route 3 as they split at Barrington. Follow 3 past turn off to Clark's Harbour and look for Forbes Point Road on your left.<br /><br />From Yarmouth (note the ferry to Yarmouth from Portland, ME for all you Americans) follow route 103 to the bridge at Argyle, cross the bridge and stay right, follow route 3. At Pubnico junction stay left and follow until Forbes Point Road. Trip from Yarmouth is 1 hour. Park where you can and push your way to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): From Halifax, head southwest on 103/3 towards Yarmouth, staying with route 3 as they split at Barrington. Follow 3 past turn off to Clark's Harbour and look for Forbes Point Road on your left.<br /><br />From Yarmouth (note the ferry to Yarmouth from Portland, ME for all you Americans) follow route 103 to the bridge at Argyle, cross the bridge and stay right, follow route 3. At Pubnico junction stay left and follow until Forbes Point Road. Trip from Yarmouth is 1 hour. Park where you can and push your way to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): From Halifax, head southwest on 103&#47;3 towards Yarmouth, staying with route 3 as they split at Barrington. Follow 3 past turn off to Clark's Harbour and look for Forbes Point Road on your left.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;From Yarmouth (note the ferry to Yarmouth from Portland, ME for all you Americans) follow route 103 to the bridge at Argyle, cross the bridge and stay right, follow route 3. At Pubnico junction stay left and follow until Forbes Point Road. Trip from Yarmouth is 1 hour. Park where you can and push your way to the beach.
DistanceWeek-end trip
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Forbes Point
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind directionNorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks all along the southeast coast, making Nova Scotia's largely untapped surfing opportunities prime for colonization.
The best season is August to late November when numerous hurricanes and tropical storms pound the southern coast. Water temperatures can reach 20 degrees Celsius (low 70's Fahrenheit) and the air remains warm until early October. Wetsuits, 4/3 full suit is best, are suggested as water and air temperatures can fluctuate. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all.
English (Translate this text in English): One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks all along the southeast coast, making Nova Scotia's largely untapped surfing opportunities prime for colonization.<br /><br />The best season is August to late November when numerous hurricanes and tropical storms pound the southern coast. Water temperatures can reach 20 degrees Celsius (low 70's Fahrenheit) and the air remains warm until early October. Wetsuits, 4/3 full suit is best, are suggested as water and air temperatures can fluctuate. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all.
English (Translate this text in English): One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks all along the southeast coast, making Nova Scotia's largely untapped surfing opportunities prime for colonization.<br /><br />The best season is August to late November when numerous hurricanes and tropical storms pound the southern coast. Water temperatures can reach 20 degrees Celsius (low 70's Fahrenheit) and the air remains warm until early October. Wetsuits, 4/3 full suit is best, are suggested as water and air temperatures can fluctuate. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all.
English (Translate this text in English): One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks all along the southeast coast, making Nova Scotia's largely untapped surfing opportunities prime for colonization.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;The best season is August to late November when numerous hurricanes and tropical storms pound the southern coast. Water temperatures can reach 20 degrees Celsius (low 70's Fahrenheit) and the air remains warm until early October. Wetsuits, 4&#47;3 full suit is best, are suggested as water and air temperatures can fluctuate. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all.
Atmosphere
If you're into having the whole beach all to yourself, then this is definately one you should checkout. It is fairly isolated but still within an hour of one of Nova Scotia's larger cities. Don't expect much of a night life beyond your beach fire though. There are some provincial park campgrounds around that offer more chances to meet people.
English (Translate this text in English): If you're into having the whole beach all to yourself, then this is definately one you should checkout. It is fairly isolated but still within an hour of one of Nova Scotia's larger cities. Don't expect much of a night life beyond your beach fire though. There are some provincial park campgrounds around that offer more chances to meet people.
English (Translate this text in English): If you're into having the whole beach all to yourself, then this is definately one you should checkout. It is fairly isolated but still within an hour of one of Nova Scotia's larger cities. Don't expect much of a night life beyond your beach fire though. There are some provincial park campgrounds around that offer more chances to meet people.
English (Translate this text in English): If you're into having the whole beach all to yourself, then this is definately one you should checkout. It is fairly isolated but still within an hour of one of Nova Scotia's larger cities. Don't expect much of a night life beyond your beach fire though. There are some provincial park campgrounds around that offer more chances to meet people.
General
It is a beautiful place.
English (Translate this text in English): It is a beautiful place.
English (Translate this text in English): It is a beautiful place.
English (Translate this text in English): It is a beautiful place.
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