Open Water Data

Black Rock Beach

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Failed tests Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 6:20pm
  • Air Temperature
    -18.9°C / -2°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am
  • Wind
    3.6 - 16.9km/h NNW 329° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am
  • Clear
    Clear Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am
  • Humidity
    83% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:15am

Black Rock Beach is a peaceful place to unwind. The beach is located within Point Pleasant Park (at the south end of Halifax). On-site, there is available parking and bicycle racks. Public transportation is also an available and reliable option.

Black Rock Beach is not the grandest beach, but it is a focal point within Point Pleasant Park (Halifax’s largest park). During the summer months of the year, visitors can come to enjoy the scenery and a swim. Public washrooms can also be found in proximity to the beach. This beach is ideal for people who want to scuba dive because of the breakwater from the nearby Halifax Pier and eelgrass beds. While swimming is not ideal after the summertime, the beach is open year round for visitors who just want to enjoy the scenery. Please note that there is no lifeguard supervision at this beach.

During the summertime, Point Pleasant Park is home to Shakespeare by the Sea – a theatre company who performs plays right next to the sea.

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The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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