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Osbourne Surf Forecast
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Osbourne surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 23 Jul 2025 ADT
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 Saturday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Osbourne in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Osbourne over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 45 | 18 | 26 | 48 | 127 | 162 | 257 | 257 | 77 | 26 | 63 | 30 | 59 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 47 | 80 | 97 | 65 | 63 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:42PM 1.74 | 8:26AM 1.56 | 8:32PM 1.75 | 9:14AM 1.60 | 9:19PM 1.74 | 9:58AM 1.62 | 10:03PM 1.71 | 10:40AM 1.62 | 10:47PM 1.64 | 11:22AM 1.61 | 11:30PM 1.56 | 12:02PM 1.57 | 12:14AM 1.47 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:39AM 0.10 | 2:53PM 0.33 | 3:28AM 0.07 | 3:44PM 0.30 | 4:14AM 0.07 | 4:31PM 0.29 | 4:56AM 0.10 | 5:17PM 0.30 | 5:37AM 0.15 | 6:00PM 0.33 | 6:16AM 0.24 | 6:43PM 0.37 | 6:54AM 0.33 | ||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nova Scotia
The wind is still cross-off at Osbourne (light winds from the W at SHIP2687 7 km from Osbourne). 0.5m 8s swell from the SSE with a 0.1m 12s groundswell from the SE and a 0.1m 8s swell from the ENE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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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