Scotts Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.63° S 153.02° E

Issued: 3 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scotts Head sea temperature is
21.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Scotts Head surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scotts Head this week:

The surf forecast for Scotts Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scotts Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
136
78
60
70
43
56
70
100
119
116
194
202
149
116
110
119
62
119
119
227
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NE
5
W
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
5
WNW
15
NE
5
NW
0
WNW
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
W
5
W
5
ENE
5
NW
10
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:01PM1.29m
3:54AM1.19m
4:53PM1.44m
4:57AM1.16m
5:44PM1.60m
5:58AM1.14m
6:35PM1.73m
6:56AM1.12m
7:26PM1.83m
7:52AM1.10m
8:17PM1.88m
8:47AM1.09m
9:09PM1.89m
9:42AM1.07m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.40m
10:15AM0.11m
11:15PM0.30m
11:04AM0.08m
00:18AM0.19m
11:54AM0.05m
1:16AM0.08m
12:44PM0.03m
2:11AM0.01m
1:34PM0.03m
3:05AM-0.02m
2:25PM0.04m
3:58AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
3
2
Temp °C
20
19
21
20
17
19
18
17
18
19
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
Feels °C
17
18
19
18
17
19
18
17
17
18
17
19
20
17
18
19
17
19
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
1.2
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
28
106
78
60
57
41
56
70
100
119
116
194
202
149
116
110
119
62
119
119
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.5
S
6
0.5
E
8
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
6
41
38
38
20
43
23
20
9
15
14
12
11
2
2
1
20
31
27
55
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
N
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
24
21
16
4
4
7
6
1
4
3
7
25
11
6
8
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.6
NNE
3
0.9
NE
6
0.3
NE
2
0.5
NE
4
1.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
112
136
8
70
1
7
227
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
231
4
0
55
0
0
53
0
0
14
4
0
14
0
0
14
0
0
4
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
7
8
4
5
3
3
2
3
3
4
6
5
4
4
3
5
4
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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Information about the Scotts Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scotts Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scotts Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scotts Head 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 Head) 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 Head 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.

Scotts Head is 37 km (23 miles) from the city of Coffs Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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