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Brackley Beach

A quieter stretch of PEI National Park — warm red sand, dunes, and calmer surf than Cavendish.

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Brackley Beach

A quieter stretch of PEI National Park — warm red sand, dunes, and calmer surf than Cavendish.

Best window right now at Brackley Beach

Brackley Beach is in a sweet spot right now with bright with a light gulf breeze. Wind is 20 km/h from the NW, and the air quality is favorable. If this is your stop, head out now and take advantage of the next couple of hours.

Right now

14°C, feels like 12°C

Wind

20 km/h NW

Paw index

Comfortable temp, clean air, easy on paws

Great

Water temp

4°C — Too cold to swim

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3-hour window

Conditions hold steady

No near-term weather shift is showing up in the current forecast window.

Keep one eye on the horizon

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.

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Wind is mild enough that the temperature will be the thing you notice first.

20 km/h NW · Gusts 28 km/h

Air is clean and easy on lungs today.

AQHI 2 · Visibility 19 km

Pressure is healthy enough that this window should stay composed rather than jumpy.

1018 hPa · Bright with a light gulf breeze

Air quality

Low riskAQHI 2High risk

Air is clean and easy on lungs today.

UV timer

Burn window: about 30 min

UV 5 is high enough that sunscreen and shade timing matter, even when the air still feels cool.

Activity matcher

swimming

Conditions line up nicely right now.

Visitor information

Before you go

Parking

Paid

Parks Canada day pass required — purchase at the gate or online in advance

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Pets

No pets

Pets not permitted on PEI National Park beaches

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Accessibility

Accessible

Accessible washrooms and paved path to the beach entrance

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Washrooms

Available

Accessible change rooms and washrooms at the beach entrance — open during park season

Paw index

Is it safe for your dog?

Great

Comfortable temp, clean air, easy on paws

Air temp

14°C

Comfortable range for most dogs

Pavement

Safe to walk

UV 5 · 14°C air

Wind & air

Clean air

AQHI 2 · 20 km/h wind

Frequently asked questions

What visitors want to know

How does Brackley Beach compare to Cavendish?

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.

Is the water warm enough to swim?

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.

Is Brackley Beach good for families with young children?

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.

Is there parking, and does it cost money?

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