Scotts Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.98° N 64.71° W

Issued: 8 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Scotts Bay sea temperature is
9.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Scotts Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scotts Bay surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scotts Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scotts Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 12th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.7
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
S
9
0.7
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
48
46
100
50
42
35
47
72
77
131
40
67
50
58
24
39
57
19
77
21
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:35PM1.52m
3:55AM1.31m
4:35PM1.57m
5:08AM1.32m
5:36PM1.63m
6:16AM1.38m
6:34PM1.70m
7:18AM1.46m
7:29PM1.76m
8:16AM1.53m
8:23PM1.81m
9:12AM1.58m
9:18PM1.83m
Low Tide
9:26AM0.34m
10:21PM0.44m
10:20AM0.34m
11:19PM0.34m
11:17AM0.33m
00:18AM0.23m
12:18PM0.32m
1:17AM0.11m
1:20PM0.29m
2:13AM0.01m
2:20PM0.27m
3:08AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.26m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:01
9:02
 mm
6
10
Temp °C
22
26
20
22
21
15
13
17
13
16
14
12
14
16
16
21
24
19
19
21
15
Feels °C
19
23
18
20
18
13
12
16
12
16
12
11
14
16
16
20
20
15
14
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
16
9
10
35
6
2
8
47
72
77
131
35
20
50
58
24
20
57
19
19
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
E
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.8
SSW
8
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
6
8
1
6
2
4
1
17
7
75
18
40
18
12
17
20
39
12
16
15
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.1
E
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
13
7
2
1
1
7
18
2
26
18
5
15
14
12
7
12
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.7
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.3
E
3
0.3
E
4
0.9
SE
7
0.4
E
4
0.6
S
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.9
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
48
46
100
50
42
35
1
2
67
6
28
1
77
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1054
2743
124
1583
1962
480
485
48
124
124
625
480
693
2228
449
124
2229
11
3
1242
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Scotts Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scotts Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scotts Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scotts Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scotts Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scotts Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Scotts Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Lunenburg and Shelburne.

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