Short Beach, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Short Beach, Nova Scotia
Short Beach is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Short Beach is located at 43.9411°N, 66.1493°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B5A.
Short Beach rests along the rugged Atlantic edge, where the land yields to the sea with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 11.7 km north-north-west of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 347°T), and is situated 4.5 km south of Port Maitland. The terrain around Short Beach is defined by the proximity of Holmes Hill, which shelters the shoreline from the worst of the inland winds. Nearby, the stillness of Little Lake holds the morning light in a mirror of dark water, contrasting with the restless, salt-heavy air that defines the coastline. For those seeking the wider reach of the shore, Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park provides a stretch of sand where the Atlantic currents arrive with steady, rhythmic weight. The atmosphere here carries a certain austerity, a clarity that sharpens the edges of the rocks and makes the transition from earth to ocean feel final and absolute. The history of Short Beach is found in the weathered wood of its older structures and the persistence of those who look toward the water for their livelihood. While the Bartletts River winds its way through the landscape some distance away, the local economy has long favored the salt-spray industries, drawing life from the deep-water harvest that sustains the region. Life in Short Beach moves with the shifting tides, and the legacy of earlier generations persists in the way the local folk handle their gear and navigate the unpredictable moods of the coast. Farther inland, the presence of Sweeneys Falls marks a change in the topography, yet the heart of this place stays focused on the horizon, where the sky meets the cold, churning Atlantic.
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| Location | Short Beach, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 43.94113°N, 66.149255°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B5A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Short Beach, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Short Beach, Nova Scotia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Short Beach includes coordinates 43.941130°N, 66.149255°W, situated in Yarmouth. Postal FSA: B5A. Telephone area code: 782, 902. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.