Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length3000m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 19°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownKingsburg
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CountyLunenburg
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From Halifax77 km

About Hirtle's Beach

Hirtle's Beach is a stunning 3-kilometer stretch of white sand near Kingsburg on the South Shore. Known for excellent surfing conditions and dramatic coastal scenery, the beach is the gateway to the Gaff Point hiking trail — one of Nova Scotia's most spectacular coastal walks. The beach faces the open Atlantic and is backed by the agricultural landscape of the LaHave River valley.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 1°C
Feb 0°C
Mar 1°C
Apr 4°C
May 8°C
Jun 13°C
Jul 17°C
Aug 19°C
Sep 17°C
Oct 13°C
Nov 9°C
Dec 5°C

Amenities

🅿️ Parking ✅
🚻 Washrooms ✅
🚿 Changerooms ❌
🧺 Picnic Tables ✅
🍔 Canteen ❌
🚶 Boardwalk ❌

Best For

surfingwalking

Explore Nearby

🏖️ More Beaches in South Shore

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🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Fort Point Lighthouse (LaHave River) (4 km)Mosher Island Lighthouse (5 km)West Ironbound Island Lighthouse (9 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 44.256700, -64.374000

Region: South Shore | County: Lunenburg | Near: Kingsburg

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