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Live conditions · Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island
beach
A quieter stretch of PEI National Park — warm red sand, dunes, and calmer surf than Cavendish.
Brackley Beach is getting hammered right now
Brackley Beach is getting active weather right now, with thunderstorm. Wind is 25.6 km/h from the SE. Air quality is favorable. Skip this one until the cell moves through.
Right now
14.3°C, feels like 12.9°C
Wind
25.6 km/h SE
Paw index
Stormy weather — wait this one out
Water temp
14°C — Cold — brave swimmers only
3-hour window
Rain is here now
Rain is already on top of Brackley Beach. Wait for a break before heading out.
Insight of the day
Brackley Beach is getting the kind of Atlantic light that makes short outdoor stops feel longer and better than the numbers suggest.
Map context
Wind is mild enough that the temperature will be the thing you notice first.
25.6 km/h SE · Gusts 37.4 km/h
Air is clean and easy on lungs today.
AQHI 2 · Visibility 16.09 km
Pressure is softening, which usually means the next island change is already organizing offshore.
1003.7 hPa · Thunderstorm
Daylight today
A long stretch of daylight to work with today.
Sunrise
5:20 a.m.
15h 47m of daylight
Sunset
9:08 p.m.
Air quality
Air is clean and easy on lungs today.
UV timer
Burn window: about 120 min
This is how long fair skin can be in direct sun at UV 0 before it starts to burn — calculated using the standard Health Canada formula (150 ÷ UV index). Apply SPF 30+ before heading out and reapply every 90 minutes if you stay longer.
Today's Questions
Cycling
1 route within 20 km
Activity matcher
swimming
Active precipitation is already on top of this location.
hiking
Active precipitation is already on top of this location.
kayaking
Active precipitation is already on top of this location.
Tides
High tide
7:40 a.m. · 1.0m
Low tide
4:09 p.m. · 0.0m
Water temperature
14°C
Cold — brave swimmers only
Visitor information
Parking
Paid
Parks Canada day pass required — purchase at the gate or online in advance
Pets
No pets
Pets not permitted on PEI National Park beaches
Accessibility
Accessible
Accessible washrooms and paved path to the beach entrance
Washrooms
Available
Accessible change rooms and washrooms at the beach entrance — open during park season
Paw index
Stormy weather — wait this one out
Air temp
14.3°C
Comfortable range for most dogs
Pavement
Safe to walk
UV 0 · 14.3°C air
Wind & air
Clean air
AQHI 2 · 25.6 km/h wind
Frequently asked questions
Brackley is quieter and less commercialized than Cavendish — no boardwalk strip, just dunes, sand, and the Gulf. The beach itself is just as beautiful, and you'll often find far fewer people, especially on weekdays. It's the locals' pick when Cavendish feels overcrowded.
Yes — the Gulf of St. Lawrence is one of the warmest saltwater swimming destinations in Canada north of the Carolinas. Water temperatures typically reach 20–22°C in July and August. The OpenAir water temperature card on this page shows today's reading from the nearest ocean buoy.
It's one of the best on the island for young kids. The water is shallow and calm near shore, the sand is soft and fine, and the dune boardwalks are an easy walk. There are washrooms and change facilities at the main entrance. Lifeguards are on duty during peak season.
Brackley Beach is part of PEI National Park, so you need a Parks Canada day pass to enter. Passes can be purchased at the gate or online in advance. The parking area is large and rarely fills up the way Cavendish does in summer.
Morning visits (before 10am) give you the best light for photos, the calmest surf, and the most space on the beach. Evenings after 5pm are equally peaceful and the light turns golden on the red sand cliffs. Midday in July and August can get busy — check the UV index on this page and bring SPF.
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