Wedgeport, Nova Scotia Weather
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Wedgeport in Yarmouth.
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About Wedgeport, Nova Scotia
Wedgeport is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Wedgeport is located at 43.7398°N, 65.9800°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B5A.
Wedgeport occupies a distinct position on the Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air clings to the slopes of Boudreaus Hill. It lies 15.4 km south-east of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 135°T), and is situated 11.7 km west of Lower Argyle. The landscape here is defined by the proximity of the Tusket Islands Wilderness Area, which sits a mere 2 km away, offering a rugged, low-lying shield against the open sea. Inland, the terrain is marked by the presence of Goose Lake and the Little River, both situated about 5 km from the shoreline, while the more distant Middle Falls lies 14 km away. At dusk, the light here possesses a bruised, oceanic quality, turning the coastal grasses into shades of muted copper as the tide retreats from the rocks. The history of Wedgeport is anchored in the tenacity of those who looked to the North Atlantic for their livelihood, establishing a legacy defined by deep-sea fishing and maritime skill. Long celebrated as a hub for sport fishing, the local economy once drew international attention for the pursuit of giant bluefin tuna, an industry that shaped the expectations and the ambitions of the waterfront. Today, the village maintains a quiet dedication to the harvest of the sea, with vessels often bobbing in the harbor, their hulls weathered by the relentless, brine-filled winds. There is a palpable weight to the work performed here, a seriousness found in the way nets are mended and engines are tuned before the early morning departure. Cultural life in Wedgeport is informed by a strong Acadian heritage, visible in the lingering cadence of the local speech and the persistent customs of the families who have called this coast home for generations. Life adheres to the seasonal requirements of the weather and the migration of stocks, creating a cycle of activity that dictates the pace of the day. The village serves as a quiet sentinel of its own traditions, indifferent to the frantic speed of larger centers, preferring the steady, predictable motion of the tides. Whether walking along the slopes of Boudreaus Hill or observing the distant horizon near the Tusket Islands Wilderness Area, one senses a deliberate composure in the way the village exists, settled firmly between the reach of the forest and the pull of the salt water.
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| Location | Wedgeport, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 43.73979°N, 65.980041°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 Wedgeport, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wedgeport, 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 Wedgeport includes coordinates 43.739790°N, 65.980041°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.