Though surfing is viewed as a 'new sport' in Nova Scotia, seafarers have experienced the tremendous wrath of the Atlantic Ocean for hundreds of years. the South Shore of Nova Scotia - the home of Rossignol Surf Shop. With its mix of beaches, rugged coastline and hundreds of bays and inlets, the region provides some of the best surfing opportunities and challenges on the eastern seaboard. One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks.

The best season is August to late November when numerous hurricanes and tropical storms pound the southern coast. Water temperatures can reach 20 degrees Celsius (low 70's Fahrenheit) and the air remain warm until early October. Wetsuits, 4/3 full suit is best, are suggested as water and air temperatures can fluctuate. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all.