Point Michaud 49.4
#4518 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇨🇦 Canada · Nova Scotia · near Baddeck
Works almost every day, wind is the enemy here, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score49.4 /100
Surfable days94% of the year
Clean days2% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell4% period 11 s+
Typical size1.4 m 4.5 ft median
Water8°C a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood
Best time to surf Point Michaud
The best time to surf Point Michaud is January, March, October. It rarely works. In January the water sits around 2°C, so pack a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood, and the typical wave is 1.8 m. The nearest airport is YQY (81 km) and the nearest town is Baddeck (57 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94% | 6% | 1.8 m | 2°C | 6/5 |
| Feb | 93% | 2% | 1.8 m | -0°C | 6/5 |
| Mar | 97% | 3% | 1.6 m | 0°C | 6/5 |
| Apr | 96% | 0% | 1.6 m | 1°C | 6/5 |
| May | 87% | 0% | 1.1 m | 4°C | 6/5 |
| Jun | 94% | 0% | 1.1 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
| Jul | 95% | 0% | 1.0 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 95% | 1% | 1.0 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 97% | 3% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 94% | 6% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 97% | 1% | 2.0 m | 10°C | 6/5 |
| Dec | 94% | 3% | 1.8 m | 5°C | 6/5 |
Why 49.4
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
0.6
Groundswell 12%
0.5
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.7
Water comfort 10%
0.0
Access 10%
7.3
The detail
Faces 160° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 45% of days. Mean peak period 8.1 s. Days over 3 m: 8%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 39%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 45.588, -60.680 (OpenStreetMap).
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