Martinique Beach is located in Halifax County

History

Martinique Beach was supervised until 1996, but then removed from NSLS supervised beaches. In 2007, a surge in popularity resulted in lifeguard supervision once again. At roughly 5 km in length, Martinique is Nova Scotia's longest sandy beach.

Facilities

Martinique Beach features a picnic area, change houses and outdoor washrooms. It is also a protected area for the piping plover, and a wildlife refuge.

Beach Safety

Martinique Beach's lifeguards supervise an area of 200 meters. The surf is fairly consistent throughout the summer at 2-4 feet. Occasionally, the surf is larger and more dangerous which can create many currents and rips which can be dangerous for swimmers. There is a gentle slope.

Directions

From Halifax take either Highway 107 or 207 to Musquodoboit Harbour and turn right onto East Petpeswick Road.

Civic Address

2389 East Petpeswick Road, Eastern Shore HRM

SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED FROM SATURDAY, JUNE 28 TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 24.

The Latest Beach Conditions:

Date: August 24, 2025

Weather: Sunny

Water Temperature: 19°C

Air Temperature: 20°C 

Surf Height: 0.9 to 1.5 m

Surf Conditions: Yellow Surf Flag: Due to moderately sized surf and some rip currents, we advise swimmers to use their own discretion when deciding to go in the water. If you’re unsure of your abilities, please ask a lifeguard.

Wind: Strong Cross Onshore Wind (SW)

UV Index: Daily Maximum of 8 (Very High) at Noon

Lifeguards on Duty: Callin, Olivia, and Oliver

Safety Concerns:

Please swim between the red and yellow flags. These two flags mark the supervised swimming area, the safest spot to swim with no rip currents or surfers. Moreover, it is the location that receives the most monitoring from the lifeguards. 

Before coming to the beach, research the identification of rip currents and how to escape them (swim perpendicular to the current). Then, feel free to ask the lifeguards any questions that you may have about rips or any other beach hazards! Remember, NEVER swim against a rip current. If you ever find yourself stuck in a rip, signal to a lifeguard that you need help. 

Be aware of flash rips (rips that appear suddenly and without warning) and lateral (feeder) rips (rips that take you across the beach).

Have a SWELL day!!! 🌊🌊🌊