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 Halifax126 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.

Plan Your Visit to Hirtle's Beach

This beach is part of our complete South Shore travel guide, with the top things to see and do across the area. Pair it with a visit to one of Nova Scotia's iconic lighthouses, discover more Nova Scotia beaches, or use our trip planning hub to map out the rest of your stay.

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

Queensland BeachRissers BeachCrescent BeachSummerville BeachWhite Point Beach

🗼 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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