Where are the biggest waves on the Island?

Hello Wanda,

If you're looking for the biggest waves on Prince Edward Island, you'll generally find them along the north shore, where beaches face the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The PEI National Park sites at Cavendish, Brackley Beach, Stanhope and North Rustico, along with Cabot Beach and Basin Head, often experience larger waves than beaches on the Island's south shore.

While PEI can produce impressive surf conditions, the waves are generally smaller than those found in other parts of Atlantic Canada that are directly exposed to the open Atlantic Ocean. That makes many PEI beaches ideal for swimming, boogie boarding, paddleboarding, and family beach days.

If you're planning to swim when waves are present, I recommend choosing a supervised beach during the summer season. Lifeguards monitor swimming conditions daily and will advise visitors when surf, currents or weather conditions make swimming unsafe. They also post updates and close beaches when conditions require it.
Whether you're looking for rolling surf, beachcombing opportunities or calm waters for swimming, PEI offers a variety of beach experiences depending on the coastline you choose.

Erin