

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Escuminac Beach in Kouchibouguac National Park is a long, sandy shoreline featuring shallow seagrass patches. This site offers an easy shore entry, making it suitable for beginners to practice snorkeling in calm conditions. The area is known for having some of the warmest salt water beaches north of Virginia during the summer months, with temperatures reaching up to 19C. Snorkellers can observe the sandy ripples and seagrass beds, which provide habitat for various temperate marine life. Be aware that conditions can include surf and rip currents. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, and showers.
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The Escuminac Point lighthouse can be reached by bike or walk, and the area features coastal peat cliffs that are 1 to 6 metres high.
Located at 301 Ch Escuminac Point, Escuminac, NB, 50 km east of the city of Miramichi on route 117.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-19°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The seagrass and sandy habitat at this site support a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
Yes, the shallow, sandy entry makes this an accessible location for beginners to practice snorkeling.
Escuminac Beach is a shore entry site.
Water temperatures range from -1C in winter to 19C in August, with the warmest conditions occurring during the summer months.
Snorkellers should be aware of potential rip currents and surf conditions at this marine site.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Escuminac Beach in Baie Sainte-Anne. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Escuminac Beach in Baie Sainte-Anne are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Escuminac Beach in Baie Sainte-Anne offers snorkelling with a rating of 2 out of 5.