Pomquet Beach is located in Antigonish County

History

Pomquet Beach began supervision from the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service in 2013 - one of the newest additions.

Facilities

Pomquet Beach features include a boardwalk, changehouses, and washrooms.

Beach Safety

Pomquet Beach is a safe beach with a gentle slope and occasional sand bars. The 200 metre supervised area is located directly off the two boardwalks. The area is marked by red and yellow flags on either side of the beach.

Directions

Pomquet Beach Provincial Park is located north east of Antigonish off Highway 104 through the village of Pomquet.

Civic Address

432 Pomquet Beach Road, Antigonish

Lifeguard Supervision is from June 29 - August 24, 2025

LAST DAY OF SUPERVISION TOMORROW AUGUST 24

Weather: Sunny! ☀️

Wind: Moderate NE (onshore)

Surf: 0.4m - Use caution upon entry and exit

Water Temperature: 20⁰C

Air Temperature: 22⁰C high

UV -  7 (High) - Sunscreen, hats, shade!

Lifeguards on duty: Alex & Adrian

High tide: 9:44am

Low tide:  4:33pm

Please stay out of the dunes. They are home to an endangered species of bird called the Piping Plover.

❗️Lifeguards strongly advise against use of inflatables at this beach due to common offshore winds❗️

Mobi-chair is available at this beach for persons with mobility issues. Chair is able to go on sand and in water. Please see lifeguards for use. ♿️

 Reapply Sunscreen every 60mins and stay hydrated :)