Osbourne surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 AST
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Osbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Osbourne sea temperature is
5.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Osbourne this week:

The surf forecast for Osbourne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Osbourne in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 25th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 20th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Osbourne over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min -7°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Thu afternoon, min -8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
6
3
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
SSW
3.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.4
S
0.5
SSW
1.2
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)121211788889999910101056678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73583487853510749339188884121218861355160159161620550
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
25
WNW
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
W
20
ENE
25
NNE
30
N
15
NNW
15
W
25
W
10
NW
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.46
8:27AM
1.65
9:07PM
1.47
9:06AM
1.64
9:47PM
1.47
9:45AM
1.61
10:28PM
1.47
10:26AM
1.57
11:10PM
1.48
11:11AM
1.51
11:56PM
1.49
12:01PM
1.45
12:45AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
0.25
2:44AM
0.50
3:21PM
0.24
3:23AM
0.50
3:57PM
0.24
4:02AM
0.50
4:34PM
0.25
4:44AM
0.50
5:11PM
0.26
5:28AM
0.49
5:51PM
0.28
6:17AM
0.47
6:34PM
0.31
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise7:46--7:47--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--
Sunset-4:35--4:36--4:36--4:37--4:37--4:37--4:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C2-11673-2-2-5-7-4-4-4-3-5-321159
Feels °C (?)-8-10-6-3-1-4-10-11-13-14-9-8-12-12-13-9-5-6-5-41
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Information about the Osbourne Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Osbourne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Osbourne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Osbourne 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 (Osbourne) 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 Osbourne 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 Osbourne, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.

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