Parlee Beach
New Brunswick, Canada
Beach breakBeginner
On New Brunswick's Northumberland Strait, Parlee Beach is famous for having the warmest saltwater north of Virginia in summer, and while the waves are modest, the warm water and beautiful beach make it New Brunswick's most popular surf destination.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–E 0.8–1.5m at 6–10s
Wind
SW
Light to W under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Aug–Oct
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Small, gentle beach peaks
Length
30–60m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Beginners
- •Why: Small, warm-water waves, the most beginner-friendly surf in Atlantic Canada
Hazards
- •Very small waves, patience required
- •Can be very crowded in summer
- •Limited surf season
Local Tips
- •The Northumberland Strait water reaches 22°C in August, unusually warm for Atlantic Canada
- •Parlee Beach Provincial Park has excellent facilities and camping
- •The Shediac area is the world's self-proclaimed lobster capital, embrace it
Location
46.2167, -64.5167